Decision details

To approve an amendment to the original proposal as a consequence of the statutory consultation as detailed at Option 3.  The following support will be provided:

a)    For people living in Registered Social Landlord accommodation with an Alarm only service – To continue to fund the alarm service for the existing 130 customers as a transitional arrangement, but no new customers will be funded.

b)    For people living in Registered Social Landlord Sheltered Housing Schemes – To fund core support, in each scheme, where the occupant is in receipt of a welfare benefit. This money will be paid to the landlord. No contribution will be provided towards the cost of the alarm system provided by the landlord.

c)    For people mainly living in Registered Social Landlord accommodation in Supported Housing Schemes – Core funding will be provided to each occupant, who is in receipt of a welfare benefit. This money will be paid to the support provider.

d)    For people living in the community in different types of tenures, Floating Support services –Will be funded to support those assessed as meeting the eligibility criteria. This money will be paid to the support provider. Customers who only have an alarm service or are living in Sheltered or Supported Housing schemes can also have additional floating support if they are assessed as being eligible.  This support will be available to those in the greatest need, subject to an assessment process.

This decision has been made noting the recommendations of the Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission and the outcome of the formal consultation exercise.

The level of funding available for the former HRS services has been reducing year on year and a further efficiency target was set during the 2012/13 budget setting exercise.  This means it is not possible to continue with the current service model. 

Option 1

To continue with the current service model.  This is not an option because the current model operates beyond its financial limits.

Option 2

To implement the original proposal to move to a generic model of floating support to people assessed as needing low level support within their homes.  To stop funding alarm only services and on-site support for Sheltered or Supported Housing schemes.  

Option 3

As a consequence of the consultation we’ve

listened to the concerns raised and have

made changes.   This revised approach

addresses concerns raised during the

consultation exercise particularly relating to

those in receipt of an alarm service only and

those living in Sheltered or Supported

Housing schemes.