FOI Request - Policies and Treatment of Vulnerable Individuals

Request 101003740195

I am requesting the following information regarding Moray Council’s handling of vulnerable individuals, particularly those with disabilities and complex needs:

1.  The number of homelessness applications submitted by individuals classified as "extremely vulnerable" in the past five years, and the number of these applications that resulted in permanent or temporary housing placements.

2.  The number of homelessness applications from individuals with disabilities or complex needs that were refused or deemed ineligible.

3.  Copies of any policies or guidelines Moray Council follows when supporting homeless individuals with disabilities, PTSD, or other mental health conditions.

4.  The number of requests for reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 that have been received in the past five years, including how many were granted, partially granted, or refused.

5.  A copy of the council’s internal guidelines for assessing and implementing reasonable adjustments.

6.  Details of any training provided to council staff regarding their duties under the Equality Act 2010.

7.  The number of individuals with disabilities or mental health conditions who have been required to attend in-person meetings rather than being offered remote or local alternatives.

8.  A list of procedures the council follows to assess the impact of its decisions on vulnerable individuals.

9.  The number of complaints received regarding the council’s failure to accommodate disabled individuals, including outcomes of any formal investigations.

10.  The number of complaints made against Moray Council relating to disability discrimination, failure to provide housing, or lack of support for vulnerable individuals, and how many resulted in investigations or policy changes.

11.  Details of oversight mechanisms in place to ensure council staff comply with legal obligations to protect vulnerable residents.