Issue - decisions
Disabled Facilities Grant Policy
18/06/2021 - Disabled Grants Policy
The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Adults and Communities) seeking approval of the Disabled Facilities Grants Policy for Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.
Resolved:
1. That the removal of a means test for grants under £6,000 (£6,500 for a curved stairlift) to speed up prevention process for applicants, be approved.
2. That the circumstances where a discretionary disabled facilities grant can be considered, including relocation grants, special assistance grants and top-up grants, be approved.
3. That the Disabled Facilities Grants Policy document be adopted with immediate effect.
Reasons for decision:
To adopt the Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) Policy and remove the means test for adaptations under £6,000 and stair lifts (average cost of which is £6,500).
Other options:
1. Not to introduce a discretionary Disabled Facilities Grant policy, continuing to only provide the mandatory elements of the DFG.
2. To continue to means test for all grants as per the mandatory requirements.
Note: This is an Executive Function
Eligible for call-in to: People Scrutiny Committee
Cabinet Member: Cllr Gilbert