Russ Carr Peterborough Care & Repair
Electrical Safety Council Partnership
Changing times
Dependency on Capital Grants Programmes
Demographic changes
Austerity & Welfare Reform
Alternative Funding
• Dept of Health & Foundations Winter Warmth• Sanctuary Scheme• Supporting People Handyperson Scheme• Charities • Benevolent Funds• NHS Minor Aids & Adaptations• Private funded • Police & Fire• Community Projects• AND PARTICULARLY ESC
ESC Success
Last year we received £5,000 from the
Electrical Safety Council
Delivery Partnerships
• NHS • Adult Social Care • Public Health • Age UK• Salvation Army• Police & Fire• British Gas• Local Volunteer Groups & Charities
Key to unlock the door.
• We had existing contractors that were able to deliver• We run the minor electrical repairs alongside the HP
scheme• We had a previously tendered PIR price • We now had the funding to pay for electrical reports• Repair funding was accessible for serious faults• Electrical enquiries could be dealt with quickly• Referral for other services• Benefit checks
The Work
• 62 jobs were completed• 46 were small scale works < £100 • 14 Periodic Inspections were completed• 2 x £500 grants were awarded
• Almost £120,000 of alternate funding was obtained for other work identified
Examples of the work
We followed the ESC eligibility Criteria and• fitted RCD protection • replaced/repaired and installed sockets• Repaired lights and lighting circuits• Installed showers • Commissioned electrical Reports• Obtained further funding
Benefits
The ESC funded interventions has• been highly valued• relieved anxiety• led to referrals for other services and funded interventions• introduced clients to HIA’s services & trusted contractors• may have stopped accidents, visits to the Doctors and
A&E• in all cases improved quality of life.