Decision details

To seek authority to approve a “Discretionary Grant for Clients With Less Than £6,000 Capital Savings” outside the current adopted policy

The Portfolio Holder authorises the approval of a Discretionary Disabled Facilities Grant for circumstances outside the current policy

The priorities within the current Gedling Plan include:
•Reducing hardship and provide support to the most vulnerable
•Improve health and wellbeing
Approving the grant will directly improve the health and wellbeing for Mrs Eason and reduce the risk of injury to her and her family, friends and carers in trying to aid her in accessing the stairs and bathroom.

Family to fund the works themselves. This is not an option as the family are in financial hardship. They have been referred to Nottingham Energy Partnership for a Covid Support Grant and have been signposted to the council tax department for help with making payments.
Housing Association, Places for People, to fund the shortfall. Places for People have stated they cannot contribute to the scheme.
Charitable funding. The Occupational Therapist, Tammy Shaw has made enquiries which are ongoing. If successful, this could take a long time and it is unlikely that it will cover the entire shortfall.
Pay in instalments. Dolphin mobility provided the option of a 6 month instalment repayment system, but the family have more money going out than coming in currently so couldn’t afford the repayments.
Move house. There are few adapted houses or bungalows available in the social housing sector. If the family went on the rehousing waiting list it is likely they would be living as they are currently for years until a suitable home becomes available.