3. Third Party allocation of funding
Community and Voluntary Sector - We recognise the support carers provide to family members and spouses and without them, there would be far higher demand on social care services. We felt it was important to ensure they were not unduly under financial pressures this winter and have therefore allocated the Community & Voluntary Sector £40,000 to distribute to carers, the elderly and disabled persons. They will be assessed cases individually to assess what level of support is needed based on their income, other cost of living support received (if any) savings and current situation.
The Community and Voluntary Sector will be targeting local carers for direct support and working with NHS services to identify vulnerable households that may need additional support. If residents are not currently linked in with the voluntary sector and wish to self-refer, they can complete the open application process, and we will refer them directly to this fund.
Exeter Community Energy – Advice to residents on reducing energy bills and signposting to funding schemes is provided by Exeter Community energy through the Local Energy Advice programme (LEAP). This funding is limited and to enhance the service in Teignbridge £10K has been allocated to provide energy saving items to support vulnerable households reduce energy costs.