109 Stair lifts – Proposed New Model of Provision PDF 421 KB
Minutes:
The Board considered a report of the Director of Adult Social Services,
on a proposed new model for the installation and maintenance of stair lifts.
The Board was advised that, given the increasing costs of maintaining
stair lifts, a new model of provision was proposed which incorporated two key
changes compared to the current practice. These were outlined in the report as
being the introduction of a means testing element so that those who were able
to fund/contribute to the cost were identified; and the provision of an
extended warranty funded by the Council at the point of installation, after
which the stair lift would become the responsibility of the individual for
ongoing maintenance.
It was noted that the new model would only apply to owner-occupiers and
those in private rental accommodation; the current joint funding agreement for
adaptations between the Council and seven of the major Housing Associations
which operate in Halton, would continue.
RESOLVED: That
1) the
report be noted; and
2) the
proposed new model for stair lift installation and maintenance outlined in the
report at paragraph 3.6., be approved.