EHCP Information Request
Dear Copeland Borough Council,
Under Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request the following information:
1. Number of hours of EHCP OT provision commissioned annually
2. Number of hours of EHCP OT provision that is unfulfilled at this current moment
3. Number of children waiting for OT assessments to form their EHCP
4. What proportion of your organisation’s annual requirement for EHCP OT provision is delivered by an outsource independent provider?
5. If you commission an independent provider to deliver the OT element of EHCPS’ on your behalf, please can you advise what commissioning mechanism you use:
a. Through frameworks
b. Direct relationships
c. Preferred Supplier lists
d. Other (please elaborate)
6. Where is your framework published?
7. Who are your current Paediatric preferred suppliers for providing EHCP OT provisions
a. Name of supplier
b. Cost per assessment
c. Cost per treatment session
d. Travel and mileage costs
8. Do you have a ceiling price for commissioning occupational therapy EHCP OT provision?
9. If yes, please give indicate costs for:
a. Cost per assessment
b. Cost per treatment session
c. Travel and mileage costs
10. Who is the main contact/team responsible for EHCP provision and allocation of therapy?
a. Name
b. Job title
c. Email
d. Telephone number
Please do not hesitate to contact me on 01252675058 should any aspect of my request require clarification.
Yours faithfully,
Laura Tilling
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your email
I have passed this onto the Freedom of Information team who will respond in due course.
Many Thanks
Gareth
Customer Services Officer
Copeland Borough Council, The Copeland Centre, Catherine Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7SJ. Tel: 01946 598300. Fax: 01946 598303. www.copeland.gov.uk, [Copeland Borough Council request email]
Working to improve lives, communities and the prosperity of Copeland
Thank you for your request for information.
Your request for information has been considered in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
I can advise that the information requested falls within the remit of Cumbria County Council and not Copeland Borough Council. The contact is [email address]
I hope this is the information you require, but do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to clarify anything further.
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Freedom of Information
Copeland Borough Council
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Copeland Borough Council, Whitehaven Commercial Park, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8YD
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