7 Minor and Major Adaptations Performance Update
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Minutes:
The Board received a report from the Executive Director – Adults, which provided an update on performance relating to Minor and Major Adaptations funded through the Council’s Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG).
A minor adaptations contract was in place for people in owner occupied or private rentals and work was undertaken by Upholland Property Services (UPS). Major adaptations, which required a DFG, were managed through Halton’s Home Improvement Agency.
A home adaptation was delivered in 4 key stages and during April 2024 to March 2025 the following works were completed:
|
Minor adaptations (by UPS) |
1515 |
|
DFG |
35 (44 cancelled) |
|
Registered Social Landlord/DFG |
110 |
|
Stairlifts |
9 (20 cancelled) |
Members noted a number of challenges within the provision of minor and major adaptations and these were described in section 3.3 of the report.
RESOLVED: That the report is noted.