JSP 464 - Ministry of Defence

SECTION III
PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THOSE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS
AND DISABILITIES
0715. Adapting SFA for those with additional needs and/or disabilities.
a. Where medical opinion confirms that the nature and extent of a dependant's
need or disability is such that an accompanied assignment is feasible, a suitable SFA
should be allocated. Necessary modifications are carried out by, and at the expense
of, the HASC in conjunction with the appropriate Local Authority Primary Care Trust
(PCT) and Occupational Therapist (OT), who may be able to assist in the provision of
specialised equipment.
b. The Guidance Note at Annex C should be followed to ensure timely completion
of adaptations. The Unit Welfare Officer for Army Personnel will undertake a
proactive role, whereas the Welfare Staffs and/or Chain of Command for RN and
RAF personnel will only become involved when required and when invited to do so by
the Service Person.
c. The HASC will appoint an Additional Needs Focal Point (ANFP) to liaise with
the Service Person and the PCT. This is usually the Deputy Housing Information
Manager.
d. When possible, a modified SFA should be retained in its adapted form for
preferential allocation in the future.
SECTION IV
DECORATION OF SFA
0716. Interior/exterior decoration. Interior and exterior decoration is the responsibility of
DIO Ops Accommodation. The planned cycle is to redecorate exteriors every 3 to 5 years,
depending on climatic conditions, and interiors every 4 years. Self-help interior decorating
is not discouraged, but occupants must consult the local HASC representative beforehand.
If the occupant decides to use non-standard colours, or wallpaper, it must be accepted that
by doing so the occupant may be liable to pay costs for labour and materials to bring the
SFA back to the normal standard on move out. DIO Ops Accommodation representative
conducting the move out will be the arbiter of whether or not redecoration is required, and
to what extent, at the Pre-Move Out Advisory Visit.
SECTION V
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
0717. SFA. The responsibility for the conduct and funding for grounds maintenance work
within SFA enclosed gardens is as follows:
a. Enclosed gardens within occupied SFA. It is the occupant’s responsibility to
maintain the garden in a tidy condition including cutting the grass, maintaining the
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