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.