| Reference Number :- | 2183 |
| Date :- | 2012/06/13 |
| Decision Maker :- | Cabinet |
| Subject to Call-in :- | Yes |
| Subject of Decision :- | Careline in Group Schemes |
| Decision :- | (a) That the Council replaces the hardwire system in those Group Scheme properties with individual equipment for those who wish to retain the Careline basic response service, and that option (a) or (b), as detailed in the report, will apply depending on the service user’s choice and financial standing however, it will be strongly recommended that a landline be installed. (b) That the cost of this work is met from the Capital Programme and Reserve budgets for Careline. (c) That a report be prepared to identify the ongoing rolling maintenance costs in connection with monitoring Careline. |
| Reason for Decision :- | In order to ensure to ensure that the Careline response service continues to provide peace of mind to the user and their families in the event of an emergency and that current equipment can be replaced in a timely and economically viable manner. |
| Alternative Options Considered :- | None. |
| Conflicts of Interest Delared (and Dispensations Granted by the Monitoring Officer) :- | None. |
| Contact Officer :- | Head of Resource Management - Karen Neath |
| Decision to Take Effect at end of :- | 2012/06/21 |
| Attachments :- | A.2 Report Careline (30K/bytes) |