Local Government performance data issued this month shows it takes the authority on average 624 days to deliver grants to disabled people – nearly double the Welsh national average - while neighbouring Carmarthenshire offers a far better service.
Local Assembly Member Joyce Watson branded the figures “completely unacceptable,” and added, "No-one should have to wait nearly two years for these adaptations to their home."
Under current conditions, a disabled person can apply for a grant of up to £36,000 for essential adaptation of their home.
This includes:
- Providing ramped access to the property
- Access to or providing a room with facilities like a toilet, shower and wash hand basin
- Access to enable the cooking of food
- Providing heating, lighting or power
- Making a dwelling or building safe for a disabled person
“This can seriously impact on a person’s life and is completely unacceptable. Pembrokeshire’s performance compares unfavourably to Carmarthenshire Council's commendable performance. They take on average 349 days – well below the national average.
“I will be writing to Pembrokeshire Council to express my concerns, and to find out what plans are underway to improve their delivery of service.”
