FOI Request - Provision of Cookers under the Scottish Welfare Fund

Request 101003741961

I would like to request the following information regarding the provision of cookers under the Scottish Welfare Fund:

Policy & Criteria

1.  What criteria does Moray Council use to determine the type of cooker provided under the Scottish Welfare Fund?

2.  Are there any provisions in place to supply enhanced or accessible cookers for disabled individuals?

Disability Considerations

3.  Does Moray Council consider the specific needs of disabled applicants when issuing cookers?

4.  How many disabled individuals have received cookers through the scheme in the past five years?

5.  Has Moray Council conducted any assessments on whether the provided cookers meet the accessibility needs of disabled individuals?

Alternative Options & Adjustments

6.  Are applicants given any choice in the type of cooker they receive?

7.  What reasonable adjustments are in place for individuals with disabilities who may require cookers with specific features (e.g., induction hobs for those with tremors, easy-access controls for those with limited mobility, etc.)?

8.  Has the council ever funded or part-funded higher-specification cookers for disabled individuals under the Equality Act 2010 reasonable adjustments duty?

Complaints & Reviews

9.  How many complaints have been received in the past five years regarding the suitability of cookers provided under the Scottish Welfare Fund?

10.  What is the process for appealing or requesting a more suitable appliance based on health and disability needs?

Equality Impact Assessment

11.  Has Moray Council conducted an Equality Impact Assessment regarding the provision of cookers under the Scottish Welfare Fund?

12.  If so, please provide a copy of the most recent assessment.

Budget & Procurement

13.  What is the budget allocation for cookers provided through the Scottish Welfare Fund in the last five years?

14.  How does the council determine which cookers to procure, and what factors influence this decision (e.g., cost vs. accessibility features)?

I understand that the information may be found on the Moray Council website, but I would like to remind you that I am an extremely vulnerable adult with highly complex needs and diminished responsibility, I request the information from Moray Council as a request under reasonable adjustments and protected characteristics.