Average wait times for Adult Social Work Needs Assessments
Dear South Lakeland District Council,
I would like you to provide stats on the average wait times for an Adult Social Work needs assessment over the last 3 years. If possible please break it down by month. If the above breaches the maximum aloud to spend (Section 12 of the FOIA) on a request please prioritise the last year.
I expect a response within 20 working Days.
Yours faithfully,
[name removed]
Thank you for your email. I am currently out of the office until Monday 6
August. Please contact my colleagues Laura Chapman (01539 793295) or John
Davies (01539 793263) for anything urgent.
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Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4DQ
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Dear [name removed]
I am writing in respect of your recent enquiry for information held by the Council under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. You asked the following:
Stats on the average wait times for an Adult Social Work needs assessment over the last 3 years.
This request has been handled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
I am writing to inform you that the information you requested is not held by South Lakeland District Council. Cumbria County Council may hold some or all of the information you have requested and can be contacted using the following link: http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/council-democr... or by emailing [email address]
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your FOI request, you have the right to ask us to review our handling of your request. Any request for an Internal Review must be made in writing within 40 days of this response. Should you wish to request a review, please email [South Lakeland District Council request email] or write to the address below. Our Internal Review Process is available on our website.
Should you remain dissatisfied following our internal review, you can refer the matter directly to the Information Commissioner.
Further information is available from the Information Commissioner at:
Information Commissioner's Office,
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
www.ico.org.uk
Yours sincerely,
Paul Mountford
Paul Mountford | Principle Performance and Intelligence Officer
South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4DQ
Tel: 01539 733333 | Email: [South Lakeland District Council request email] | Website: www.southlakeland.gov.uk
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