Decision details

Home Adaptations and Assistance Policy

Decision Maker: Cabinet member health and wellbeing

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve the changes within the revised Home Adaptations and Assistance Policy.

This meets the legal requirements for the council to have such a policy, clearly sets out its mandatory duties in this area and maximises the ability to use relevant powers under legislation to support the county's residents to remain living safely and independently in their own homes.

Decision:

That:

(a)         the Home Adaptations and Assistance policy at appendix 1 be approved

(b)        that authority be delegated to the Director for Adults and Wellbeing to set & review fees and charges outlined in appendix 2, on an annual basis or as required in connection with other changes to the Home Adaptations and Assistance policy.

 

Alternative options considered:

1.           Not to have a current policy - it would inhibit the council’s abilities to make maximum use of flexibilities allowed under legislation without a published policy.

2.           Retaining the previous policy, without revision would not allow the council to respond as flexibly in supporting people to remain living in their own homes, and would fail to meet current government guidance.

 

Reason Key: Strategic nature / impact on communities;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Details of any declarations of interest: None

Consultees

External informal consultation has taken place with: Foundations, other housing, occupational therapy and home improvement agency colleagues nationally.

Political groups have been consulted. The Herefordshire Independents have indicated support for the proposals in principle with strong recommendations that, as with all assisted policies, all procedures are closely monitored in order to ensure maximum value for money is obtained.

Contact: Philippa Winstanley, Occupational Therapist Team Manager Email: philippa.winstanley1@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260723.

Publication date: 27/03/2018

Date of decision: 27/03/2018

Effective from: 05/04/2018

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