Benefits Advisory Officer, Dane Housing (Congleton) Ltd, Congleton Member since 22nd Jan 2004
Supporting People Mon 02-Feb-04 09:27 AM
We provide alarms to owner occupiers. Can anyone tell me if this charge would be covered by Income Support? It cannot be covered by Supporting People as this only covers the HB cases.
Appeals Officer, Jobcentre Plus Norwich Member since 02nd Feb 2004
RE: Supporting People Mon 02-Feb-04 09:53 AM
The charge will definitely not be covered by income support as there is no scope for that type of thing.However, the Social Fund may be able to oblige with a community care grant if the client falls within the high priority groups and their need for the alarm satisfies the aims of the grant.