A COUNCIL has pledged to deliver improved home adaptions to help elderly and disabled people live independently.

The installation of wet rooms and level-access showers are part of measures approved by Cheshire East Council's cabinet meeting this week.

The council says it is committed to a framework which provides funding for these vital facilities to residents who need them most.

Councillor Laura Jeuda, cabinet member for adults social care and health, said: "The installation of a wet room or ground floor shower could mean the difference between a person being able to stay in their own home with support and avoiding the need for moving into a care home.

"A framework gives us consistency, economies of scale with an agreed pricing structure, and an efficient service without the need to tender for each individual wet room.

"It also supports people to remain in their homes, reducing demand of social care support services."

Level-access showers are funded using the mandatory means-tested Disabled Facilities Grant provided by the council which has an annual budget of £2.4 million for Disabled Facilities Grants, most of which is received from central Government.

Councillor Nick Mannion, cabinet member for environment and regenerations, said: "This decision is focused on supporting people's personal resilience by enabling them to remain living in their homes.

"The framework completes a suite of contracts to enable the council to provide a comprehensive domestic repairs and adaptations service to vulnerable residents."

Residents who would like more information about adaptations for their home can find out more information by visiting [L] https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/living-independently/living-independently.aspx [L+] on Cheshire East's web site.