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NeedsHousing for Varying Needs ReviewThe lead officer is responsible for providing regular updates to the ReviewGroup.Lead officers:Graeme Souter (Housing & Environment)Nicola Dinnie (Social Care & Wellbeing)35
Housing for Varying Needs ReviewSheltered Housing ReviewAPPENDIX 2(c)Charging and Allocations Policy Sub Group: terms of reference1. Background and ContextThe move from a “traditional” warden service to an integrated care at homeservice has seen no change to the charges applied. A summary of the currentposition is that:• Charging is currently capped at 75%, maximum charge for sheltered£19.70, which is subject to a financial assessment.• Supporting People was introduced in 2003, no charges were applied.• In 2005, charges were applied. Those in receipt of housing benefit were“pass-ported” through with no charge.• From 1 April 2006 it was agreed that COSLAs guidance on charging policywould be implemented and we adopted a policy of financially assessingnew tenants. This guidance was review in 2009.The Council made a commitment to tenants via the Sheltered Housing Forum(also known as Extra Care Housing Forum) to undertake a review of itscharging policy for sheltered and very sheltered housing.2. PurposeThe sub group will review charging and allocation policy for care athome/housing support services in sheltered and very sheltered housing, inresponse to the issues raised following the move from a warden service to anintegrated care at home service3. ObjectivesThe objective of the sub-group is to carry out a review of the current policy forcharging and allocations and report back to the Review group giving costedoptions and provide recommendations on future policy.4. ScopeThe scope of the subgroup’s work should include:• review of current charging policy• review of allocation policy• review the meals provision charge in very sheltered housing• establish a framework for future service provision giving considerationfor move towards alternative service delivery models, for exampleamenity plus telecare with mobile response service.• provide a clear, costed programme giving consideration to capital andrevenue costs and showing a breakdown of current and proposed coststo both services (Social Care and Wellbeing and Housing andEnvironment.• the review should incorporate the views of tenants36
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