Future of the RSF and new model of support

February 5, 2024 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

Brent Cabinet approved proposals for a new resident support model. This includes a Community Wellbeing Programme and refreshed Resident Support Fund and Crisis Response Fund from April 2024. Access criteria for the Community Wellbeing Service and award criteria for RSF and CRF funds will be delegated to the Corporate Director of Resident Services.

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Purpose

To agree proposals for the model of support that will succeed the RSF from April 2024.

Decision

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To agree the proposed model for resident support, including a Community Wellbeing Programme and refreshed Resident Support Fund and Crisis Response Fund (CRF) as detailed from section 4.21 in the report.

(2)    To agree that:

(a)    the access criteria for the Community Wellbeing Service (detailed from section 4.24 of the report) be delegated to the Corporate Director of Resident Services in consultation with the Director of Public Health; and

(b)    authority to amend the award criteria for RSF and CRF funds be delegated to the Corporate Director of Resident Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Customers, Communities and Culture.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 12 February 24

Supporting Documents

08. Cabinet - RSF and New Model of Support.pdf
08d. Appendix 4 - Equality Analysis.pdf
08a. Appendix 1 - Cost of Living Pilots Monitoring Frameworks.pdf
08b. Appendix 2 - Cost-Of-Living Pilots Update.pdf
08c. Appendix 3 - Cost-of-Living statement.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date5 Feb 2024
Effective from13 Feb 2024
Subject to call-inYes