Decision details

This report seeks approval to re-commission a range of separately provided services as Integrated Home Improvement Services across the county. The aligning of services into a single specification will provide an integrated and enhanced service focussed on low level practical preventative measures and will also include the supply and installation of minor aids and adaptations.

Eligibility criteria for the new service is based on the 'Marmot' principles of proportionate universalism, that is services/interventions are universal but targeted at those who are most vulnerable or most disadvantaged in order to narrow the health inequalities gap. A budget allocation process has been used to allocate resources to those areas with the highest need. 

The service will undertake home safety checks and will offer an enhanced assessment not only of the clients housing need but identification of any additional needs that can be addressed.  Services will be provided in lots that cover the 12 districts of Lancashire. An outcomes framework has been developed to measure the impact the services have on the safety and wellbeing of the people who access them.

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order No 25 have been complied with.

County Councillor Tony Martin, the Cabinet Member for Adult and Community Services and County Councillor Azhar Ali, the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing:

(i)  Noted the outcomes of the public and stakeholder consultations as set out in the report;

(ii)  Approved the proposals for the future funding and delivery of Integrated Home Improvement Services as set out in the report.