Issue - meetings

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.