There are currently 14 mobile warden schemes across the District in receipt of annual grant funding. The funding agreed for the smaller independent schemes range from £250 to £2500 per scheme per year. The average cost per scheme provided by Age UK is approximately £1885.
Each scheme employs wardens, many of whom have been in post for many years. However, each year there is uncertainty over the continuation of their employment contracts as well as uncertainty about the continuation of the service to clients as a result of short-term funding.
Extending the grant period would provide greater job security for the wardens and reassure clients of the continuation of the service in an environment where many services affecting the elderly are being reduced.
The GAC met on 25 October and recommended the following to the Lead Member for Finance:
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/12/2019
Decision due: 16 December 2019 by Lead Cabinet member for Resources
Lead member: Lead Cabinet member for Resources
Lead director: Sustainable Communities and Partnerships Manager
Contact: Lesley McFarlane, Development Officer - Health Specialist Email: lesley.mcfarlane@scambs.gov.uk.
Consultees
None.