Bassetlaw District Council is investing £200k to help more of its tenants live healthier and independent lives in their own homes for longer.
The Council plans to adapt a minimum of 20 homes by installing accessible bathrooms that include a level access shower, have ramped entrances and are wheelchair accessible, among other adaptations.
The Funding was secured through the Government's Better Care Fund and will allow the Council to adopt a proactive approach to installing adaptations in its properties by having homes ready for people when they need them, rather than waiting for an adaptation referral to be received.
It is hoped that this approach will not only benefit future tenants but will help to reduce the pressure on local NHS and Social Care services by reducing the number of hospital admissions due to accidents caused by trips and falls, speed up hospital discharges, and bring down the number of referrals for disabled facilities grants.
Councillors approved the plans at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 15th October and Cllr Jonathan Slater, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing said:
“This adaptation work is great news for our tenants as it means more will be able to stay well, safe, and independent at home for longer which is a priority in the district, countywide and nationally.
“It may also contribute to a reduction in council properties that have been empty for longer than expected, as well as reducing the need for adaptations to be carried out before a new tenant can move in.”
The properties selected for the works, by the Council's in house adaptions team, will be made based on type, location, and associated costs, over the coming financial year.
Last Updated on Tuesday, November 12, 2024