Children, Families and Communities
Worcestershire County Council
Nara C
County Hall
Spetchley Road
request-540020-
Worcester
xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
WR5 2NP
Online:
www.worcestershire.gov.uk
17 January 2019
Reference: 624844
Dear Nara,
Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Information request regarding: Supported
Living Accommodation
Thank you for contacting Worcestershire County Council.
Your request for information has now been considered and the information you have
asked for is enclosed.
Your request:
1. Is there a shortage of supported living accommodation for young people aged 16
to 24 years?
No, not in Worcestershire.
2. How does a new provider for supported living accommodation receive referrals
from the council?
They would need to sign up to the Placements Portal
3. What are the contact details for the persons responsible for managing the
supported living framework for young people? (please include telephone number,
email address, full name and physical office address)
Debbie Herbert – 01905 846831
4. What is the process of referrals for young people in supported living
accommodation?
Social Worker's submit an Outreach Referral Form following discussions
with their Team Manager and Group Manager. They risk assess and
discuss matching with Outreach team. If placement is not offered
internally, permission is sought from the Service Manager to search
externally.
5. What are the contact details to request more information on how supported living
works in Evesham and Pershore?
Craig Wheeler – 01905 846468
Justine Bishop – 01905 845288
6. Are there any shortage of supported living accommodation for young people in
Evesham and Pershore?
No
7. May you give me a list of providers or organisations who provide support for
young people in Pershore, Evesham and surrounding areas?
We have one provider that provides supported lodging placements in this
area - St Basils.
8. How are the costs for supported living accommodation paid?
Providers are paid 28 days in arrears for support hours and
accommodation.
9. How is supported living for young people assessed and please provide contact
information for the department that makes the assessment.
Risk assessments, referral forms and social work assessments
10. How can a new provider be included on the framework for supported living for
young people or for spot contracts?
Spot providers can sign up to the Placements Portal online:
https://www.placementsportal.co.uk/pp/Default.aspx
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Consumer Relations Department
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
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Information Commissioner at:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
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Yours sincerely,
Information Access Team
Worcestershire County Council
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