Common use of Service Type Clause in Contracts

Service Type. In six authorities, the service is managed within the environmental health service and in the other four districts, it sits within the housing service. In most authorities, the DFG service is part of the wider private sector housing function although in one authority, it is in a different part of the housing service altogether. There are a number of different delivery models. All authorities have some direct input into the grant process although the range of involvement varies from minimal with the main activity being grant approvals and completions, to more detailed involvement akin to that provided by an HIA. This might include discussing options around adaptations, supporting clients in completing application paperwork, obtaining estimates on behalf of clients and overseeing works. Staffing levels vary between different authorities. In most authorities, the DFG function is carried out by officers who provide a range of services and it has been necessary to estimate the proportion related to the DFG function. The required officer resource is also affected by the extent to which agents or other support services are used.

Service Type. In six authorities, the service is managed within the environmental health service and in the other four districts, it sits within the housing service. In most authorities, the DFG service is part of the wider private sector housing function although in one authority, it is in a different part of the housing service altogether. There are a number of different delivery models. All authorities have some direct input into the grant process although the range of involvement varies from minimal with the main activity being grant approvals and completions, to more detailed involvement akin to that provided by an HIA. This might include discussing options around adaptations, supporting clients in completing application paperwork, obtaining estimates on behalf of clients and overseeing works. Staffing levels vary between different authorities. In most authorities, the DFG function is carried out by officers who provide a range of services and it has been necessary to estimate the proportion related to the DFG function. The required officer resource is also affected by the extent to which agents or other support services are used.. Herts HIA Final Business Case V5