Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy

Appendix 8

Discretionary "Be at Home Falls Alarms +Plus"
Purpose of assistance	To ensure ongoing alarm cover for the most vulnerable residents of the borough following the initial 'Be at Home' alarm loan period of 6 weeks.
Eligible persons	Residents of the borough who have already been issued with a 'Be at Home' Alarm were evidenced that the rental and monitoring costs are unaffordable and have consented to a referral being made to a local money and dept advice service.
Grant available	Grant of up to £600 to cover cost of renting alarm, falls detector and monitoring service for 2 years.
Scope of scheme	For a period of two years the resident is supported in remaining at home without the need for care and support or with a care and support package that is charged for. The package provided to Be at Home Alarm Falls Alarm clients is: Falls Alarm with access to 24/7 monitoring for 2 years In addition, external agencies can provide access to either: support through the Swifts urgent unplanned need at home services services such as assistive technology
Overview of the application process	Applicants must have been referred by a health social care professional using the Be at Home Referral Form and have consented to a referral being made to a local money and debt advice service.

Last modified on 24 April 2026