Decision details

To enter into an agreement with Essex County Council regarding the provision of a Senior Occupational Therapist to work alongside housing officers to support the processing of disabled facilities grants and other adaptations / complex cases.
The arrangement will be funded from the Council's Disabled Facilities Grant budget for an initial period of 12 months at a cost of £16,280.28.
The aim of the arrangement is to provide a better service to residents and tenants who require home adaptations and to facilitate additional spending of the Council's disabled facilities grant budget. Housing officers will have direct access to an experienced Occupational Therapist for queries and assistance in designing adaptations.
This decision does not directly impact upon the Councils Climate Change Action Plan and makes a positive contribution towards the Council's public sector equality obligations.

To enter into an agreement with Essex County Council for the provision of Senior Occupational Therapist in Housing for a 12 month period.

None, other than to enter into the agreement.