Decision details

Design & Cost Report for Release of Capital for Adaptations to Private Homes 2019/2020

Reference: D48588

Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Decision is required for the release of £470k capital to provide minor adaptations in private homes for older people and disabled adults and children.

Decision:

The Director of Adults and Health approved the authority to spend £470,000 capital for 2019/20 for the continued delivery of adaptations in private properties which are not eligible for funding through the use of Disabled Facilities Grant.

The implementation of this decision would be from 23 April 2019 and will be led by the Head of Service Assessment and Provision

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

The service user group who provide a consultation for Assistive Technology services will be consulted.

The assessors who make recommendations for the adaptations to private property delivered through this capital budget will be consulted The assessors who make recommendations for the adaptations to private property delivered through this capital budget will be consulted

Consultees

The Equipment and Telecare Service User Group

Leeds City Council Adults and Health Assessment and Care Management staff.

Leeds City Council Children’s Services staff.

Contact: Liz Ward, Head of Service, Access & Inclusion 0113 7383311.

Publication date: 11/04/2019

Date of decision: 10/04/2019

Effective from: 24/04/2019

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