Housing for Varying Needs Review - Aberdeen City Council

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NeedsHousing for Varying Needs Review2 Housing for Varying Needs – Executive Summary2.1 Over the past 12 months the Review has been taken forward by seniorstaff from the Housing and Social Care and Wellbeing services andstage one of this review is nearing completion. The report highlights theneed for Aberdeen City Council (ACC) to modernise the way that itresponds to the needs of individual tenants.2.2 The review has looked in detail at the following2.2.1 The changing demographics that are likely to impact on theservice demand over the next 25 years.2.2.2 The Review has considered trends for demand for shelteredaccommodation and very sheltered accommodation withinAberdeen City and has sought to benchmark this against otherlocal authorities.2.2.3 The Review has given careful consideration to the quality andquantity of the existing provision of sheltered and very shelteredhousing with particular regard to its type, condition, suitability andalso user feedback from tenants and also ACC staff.2.2.4 The Review has considered the way costs for Housing Supportshave been met as introduced by ACC, over the past decade,which took account of the introduction of and subsequent changesto the Supporting People (SP) funding regime. The report willrecommend that stage two of the review brings forward specificfunding arrangements to meet a more flexible housing supportprovision. Any changes to services and charging policy will impacton both ACC and Registered Social Landlord (RSL) tenants.2.3 Findings-The key findings were• Demand for sheltered housing is falling,• A potential increase in demand for very sheltered housing,• There is a need/opportunity to review investment in and use ofindividual developments.• The current charging policy urgently needs to be reviewed,• Charges need to reflect the individual needs of tenants,• Current charging policy has little support from tenants,• The need to develop a more person centred approach tosupport.5
Housing for Varying Needs Review2.4 Recommendations –The Review will recommend the following –• That Council agree to continue with the current integrated serviceapproach to the delivery of support for our tenants• That Council agree to develop a four tier model of service provisionto ensure more person centred approach to housing support, whichreflects the needs of the individuals and not necessarily where theylive.• That Housing and Environment and Social Care and Wellbeingshould develop an implementation plan designed to make maximumuse of our housing existing stock and develop a more personcentred approach to housing support.• Decisions concerning the future use of individualproperties/developments will be submitted to the Housing andEnvironment Committee for agreement.• That officers enter into discussions with RSL’s to ensure anequitable and consistent approach to housing and service provision.6
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