OT Assessment Waiting List Figures
Dear FOI team,
Please provide the following information in an email format:
1. The current length of the OT waiting list. Please include:
The total number of cases
The approximate wait in months for an OT assessment.
Adult and paediatric figures.
A breakdown of case category numbers i.e. DFG, Moving & Handling
2. If you have used an external independent occupational therapy organisation in the last 12 months (1st May 2018 -30th April 2019) and if so:
Their name
The number of cases outsourced and a cost paid per assessment (on average if easier)
The total value spent with them during this timeframe
If the work was tendered
If the supplier is under a contract what is the end contract date.
3. If there are any current vacant posts in the OT team and the total unspent salary value of these posts for the past 12 months (1st May 2018 - 30th April 2019)
4. The name, email and contact number of the person responsible for commissioning independent OT assessments on behalf of the Council.
Yours faithfully,
Nikki Thompson
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Thank you
Trafford Council
Dear Ms Thompson,
Response under Freedom of Information act (2000).
Thank you for your Freedom of Information Request which was received on 2nd May 2019.
I am writing to advise you that, following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by this Department.
Pennine Care are the Lead agency for occupational therapy and may be able to further assist you with information which the Council does not hold.
Their email address for the request is [email address].
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Kind Regards
Tracy
Tracy Tarry
FOI Business Support Officer
Trafford Council
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Stretford
Manchester
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