Safeguarding referrals received

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Michael Carroll-Owen

Dear Copeland Borough Council,

I would like to ask the following:

Local Authorities in England & Wales Question:

Between the dates of 1st Jan 2021 and 30th of Jan 2022 how many safeguarding referrals* have been received from the following organisations "Department for Work & Pensions", "Centre for Health & Disability Assessments also known as Maximus", "ATOS also known as Independent Assessment Services" and "Capita"?

*Adult Safeguarding Referrals only

Local Authorities in Scotland Question:

Between the dates of 1st Jan 2021 and 30th of Jan 2022 how many "Adult Support & Protection" referrals have been received from the following organisations "Department for Work & Pensions", "Centre for Health & Disability Assessments also known as Maximus", "ATOS also known as Independent Assessment Services" and "Capita"?

Yours faithfully,

Michael Carroll-Owen

Info, Copeland Borough Council

Good morning,

Thank you for your Freedom Of Information request.

Your request for information has been passed on to our Freedom Of Information Officer, who will respond to you directly.

Yours sincerely,
Lesley Sharp
Customer Services Officer
Copeland Borough Council

Copeland Borough Council, Market Hall, Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JG.
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

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Freedom of Information, Copeland Borough Council

Dear Michael,

I acknowledge receipt of your Request for Information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Your request is being considered and you will receive any recorded information held by Copeland Borough Council within the statutory timescale of 20 working days as defined by the Freedom of Information Act 2000, subject to the information not being exempt or containing a reference to a third party.

For your information, the Act defines a number of exemptions, which may prevent release of the information you have requested. There will be an assessment and if any of the exemption categories apply then the information will not be released. You will be informed if this is the case, including your rights of appeal.

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If you have any queries or concerns then please contact me.

Further information is also available from the Information Commissioner at:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Telephone 01625 545700
https://ico.org.uk/

Yours sincerely
Freedom of Information
Copeland Borough Council
01946 598300
[email address]
Copeland Borough Council, Whitehaven Commercial Park, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8YD

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Freedom of Information, Copeland Borough Council

Dear Michael

Thank you for your request for information regarding safeguarding referrals received.

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.

Copeland Borough Council now considers that it has complied with your request. However, you have a right to appeal if you are dissatisfied with our response. Requests for an internal review must be made in writing, and within 40 calendar days of this response being issued to you. When requesting an internal review, please include your reference number, the date of your original request and your contact details. Please also include an explanation of why you are dissatisfied with our response. Requests for an internal review should be sent to:
[email address]

If you are still not happy with how your request has been dealt with you may also contact the:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Enquiry/Information Line: 01625 545 745
For more information: https://ico.org.uk/

Yours Sincerely
Freedom of Information
Copeland Borough Council
01946 598300
[email address]
Copeland Borough Council, Whitehaven Commercial Park, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8YD

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