Independence at Home Scheme

The Independence At Home Scheme was set up to ensure that vulnerable people do not have to leave home and take up permanent residence elsewhere due solely to the state of their property, or lack of basic amenities. It also allows provision to be made for adaptations and disabled access to properties for those who are infirm or disabled, ensuring that the state of their property does not jeopardise their residence.

The eligibility criteria includes those who are listed as in need of community care and are "aged or infirm, or necessitous and deserving", and satisfy the financial criteria.

Basic amenities are:

• bath/shower
• inside WC
• hot and cold water supply
• adequate heating
• power supply

Any work undertaken is in consultation with other Council services.

Referrals are made either from the person directly, their carer or an intermediary, GP or community nurse.

For further details contact:

Social Care on 01595 744400 or

Duty social worker on 01595 744421