Decision details

The Committee considered the report on the outcome of the consultation on the Home Repairs and Adaptations for Vulnerable People Policy.

During consideration of the report concern was raised that the £30,000 Disabled Facilities Grant cap had not been uplifted since 2008 and the Committee suggested that the Chair write on their behalf to the Government requesting an inflationary increase to the Grant cap, as without this there could be situations where people would not be able to afford necessary adaptions.  

The Committee emphasised the need for coordination with adult social care and occupational therapists and asked that the policy aligned with broader health and housing strategies.

RESOLVED (unanimously):  That the Committee

1               note the consultation responses and amendments made to the Home Repairs and Adaptations for Vulnerable People Policy.

2               approve and adopt the final version of the Home Repairs and Adaptations for Vulnerable People Policy 2025-2028.

3               the Chair of Economy and Growth Committee to write to the government on behalf of the Committee requesting an inflationary uplift to the £30,000 Disabled Facilities Grant cap.