Written question WQ82612
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Health and Social Services
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 9 days
Question
Will the Minister provide a breakdown of the Welsh Infected Blood Support Scheme's yearly budget since 2017, as well as the number of applications, acceptances, rejections and a breakdown for the highest and lowest awarded grants by year?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Health and Social Services
The Welsh Infected Blood Support Scheme (WIBBS) Small Grants Scheme provides additional support to scheme members in times of need. The scheme is independently run and managed on behalf of the Welsh Government by WIBBS.
The Welsh Government reimburses WIBSS for payments made through the Small Grants Scheme. There is no specific budget allocation. The Welsh Government does not hold details of applications, acceptances and rejections or a breakdown of awards.
Each application is considered on its merits and the figures attached within Annex A are indicative of maximum awards only. Alternative local authority or health board funding streams are considered where appropriate. WIBSS offers free welfare assistance to support completion of the grant application.
Annex A provides a breakdown of the Small Grants Scheme Criteria.
Item Description
Indicative Maximum
Amount
Example Expenditure
Large Household Items
£1000
White goods / specialist beds /
mattresses / seating
Mobility Aids
£1500
Mobility Scooter / Wheelchair
Low Value Household Adaptions
£1000
Grab Rails / Ramp Access
Respite Care
£750
Additional £700 if carer required
High Value Household Adaptions
£5000
Widening of door frames for wheelchair access
Energy Efficiency
£3500
Replacement boilers / windows
Vehicle Repairs/ Car Adaptions
£750
One off car repairs
Education / Training
£250
Course Fees
Health
£600
Dentistry, Chiropractor, Physiotherapy
Costs of Care at Home
£5000