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Subject: Live-in care

Reference: WBC-FOI-00793

I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information:

  • Does the Local Authority currently purchase live-in care packages? Live-in care is 24-hour care in a patient's home, living with the patient.

  • What is the average price for live-in care packages?

  • Please can you provide the name of the commissioner who commissions home care in the Local Authority

  • Is there an open framework for us to apply for spot purchasing or an approved provider?

Response

Full Disclosure - 16 March 2023

Request for Information - WBC-FOI-00793 - Live-in care

I refer to your request for information received on 16 February 2023. Please see the information below in response to your request: -

1.Does the Local Authority currently purchase live-in care packages? Live-in care is 24-hour care in a patient's home, living with the patient.

Yes.

2.What is the average price for live-in care packages?

£1285 gross weekly as at February 2023.

3.Please can you provide the name of the commissioner who commissions home care in the Local Authority

Di Manning

4.Is there an open framework for us to apply for spot purchasing or an approved provider?

No.

I hope this information meets your needs. If you do not understand the information provided or wish to discuss anything further, please feel free to contact us.

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Regards,

FOI and DPA Officer

FOIW@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

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