Issue - meetings

Key Decision

Portfolio Holder

Councillor Tom Hollis – Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Council and Social Housing

RESOLVED that

a)    the revised Aids and Adaptations Policy, as attached at Appendix A, be approved;

b)    the new maximum grant level of £50,000 be applied to new and existing cases where work is yet to start on site.

Cabinet was advised as to the Council’s approach to assisting residents who require an aid or adaptation to their home to help them retain independence and to seek approval for the revised Aids and Adaptations Policy.

Members considered the alternative option of declining to approve the revised policy but this was not recommended, as part of the Council’s commitment to partnership working was to establish a common, countywide approach to adapting private properties.

RESOLVED that

a)    the revised Aids and Adaptations Policy, as attached at Appendix A, be approved;

b)    the new maximum grant level of £50,000 be applied to new and existing cases where work is yet to start on site.

Reason:

The Council is keen to ensure that residents are given the assistance they need to remain independent in their home for as long as practically possible. Further understanding shows that not only does this protect the wellbeing and dignity of residents, it also reduces demand on other public sector services, such as hospitals, nursing and residential care.