The report will outline the current services
available to vulnerable residents of the Borough, specifically the
Revival Handy persons scheme. Actions are being undertaken to
promote the availability of this scheme and the report will seek
Cabinet views on if further subsidy should be considered to fund
the home security measures.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Relevant Committee(s): Health, Wellbeing and Environment;
Decision due: 18 Jul 2012 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Portfolio Holder - One Council, People and Partnerships
Contact: Joanne Halliday, Service Director - Commercial Delivery Email: joanne.halliday@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Officers have sought views from partner
agencies to acertain the reasons why some vulnerable residents do
not proceed to take up the current support available. These will be
included in the report.
Making Representations: Representations on public agenda items can be made up to one working day before the meeting.
Spend required/saving generated: The report will outline the current subsidised charges that are in place for the handypersons scheme and outline the option for further subsidy of the scheme in the region of £10,000.