Household Support Fund (Tranche: 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023) - Find a freedom of information request

I would be grateful if you could please provide the following information, with regards to the Household Support Fund (Tranche: 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023)

1.   The total spend of the Household Support Fund as of 31st December 2022, as per the interim Management Information report

2.   The total spend of the Household Support Fund on households with a disabled person as of 31st December 2022 as per the interim Management Information report

3.   The total spend of the Household Support Fund on households with a disabled person that has gone directly to these households in the form of vouchers, item purchases or bank transfer (i.e. not provided to third parties to deliver services to support this group)

4.   For Tranche 1: Has the local authority set an allocated expenditure for households with a disabled person and if so, what is the total figure for the expenditure?

5.   What data is being used to identify households with disabled people who may benefit from the scheme (e.g. in receipt of disability benefits, being provided with a care package by your local authority)

6.   What is the eligibility criteria for households with disabled people to be able to avail of support through the Household Support Fund?

7.   What formats and communication channels (e.g. easy-read, audio) are being provided to ensure information about the Household Support Fund and the application process is accessible for disabled people?
 

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1. £3,791,360.90

2. £20,700

3. £20,700 directly to households in the form of vouchers or direct bank transfer via Lincolnshire District Councils.

4. No specific allocated expenditure for households with a disabled person.

5. No specific eligibility criteria for disabled people – the scheme is based on demonstrating ‘need’ irrespective of specific characteristics

6. A range of specialised referring partners and organisations identifying households in ‘need’.

7. The information regarding how to access the household support fund is on the LCC council website and it is fully accessible.