Decision details

This report seeks portfolio holder approval to purchase 300 additional Lifeline Digitals to continue with the careline services expansion.

AGREED That the Portfolio Holder:

a)       Approves the purchase of 300 digital units at a cost of £58,500; and

b)       Approves a General Fund Capital Budget of £58,500 financed from the Capital Reserve.

The Careline Service has grown significantly over the past 12 months and has surpassed the expected growth naturally and the on-boarding of customers from the Mansfield transfer. There is a need to acquire additional equipment to ensure residents within and outside the district can access the service to enable them to live independently for longer. 

The need to increase our stock levels of equipment could not be forecast given the levels of growth experienced within the last 18 months.

To not proceed: This option would not be in line with the recent marketing and branding budget approval for the Careline service.

To postpone until the next financial year: This option would not be in line with the recent marketing and branding budget approval for the Careline service.