Decision details
NAIL Programme Accommodation and Financial Mitigation Plan
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To agree investment in the leasing and
acquisition of additional independent living accommodation for
Adult Social Care as an alternative to residential care, and to
provide a more balanced and sustainable savings profile.
The proposed accommodation investment includes:
• The use of 3 year leases to secure 3 properties to provide
24 units of accommodation at a total cost of £327,500 per
annum for people with mental health support needs
• A budget of £19.65M for the purchase and modification
of private residential properties to provide an additional 90 units
of accommodation for people with mental health support needs and
learning disabilities
• The use of the Council-owned supported housing properties at
73 & 80 Wembley Park Drive, with a budget of £880,000 to
refurbish the buildings to provide a specialised service suitable
for high needs customers with dementia and physical
disabilities.
Decision:
RESOLVED:
9.1 Cabinet approved the use of 3 year leases to secure 3 properties for the use of 24 NAIL customers – a total cost of £327,500 per annum.
9.2 Cabinet approved a budget of £19.7M for the purchase and modification of private residential properties to provide an additional 90 units of accommodation for NAIL customers.
9.3 Cabinet approved the long-term use of the supported housing properties at 73 & 80 Wembley Park Drive, with a budget of £0.88M to refurbish the buildings to a standard suitable for long-term occupation by NAIL customers.
9.4 Cabinet approved asked to note that the above investment will generate savings of £2.6m p.a., bring the achievement of anticipated NAIL savings forward, and support Brent Council’s strategic vision for residents to remain independent in a home of their own and in the community for as long as possible, as evidence shows us that those who do, live longer, happier and healthier lives.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Amy Jones Tel: 020 8937 4061.
Report author: Amy Jones
Publication date: 14/02/2017
Date of decision: 13/02/2017
Decided at meeting: 13/02/2017 - Cabinet
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