FOI release

OT Assessment Waiting List Figures

Case reference FOI2019/00529

Published 2 July 2019

Request

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.

Response

  • The current length of the OT waiting list. Please include:
    The total number of cases Approximately 30
    The approximate wait in months for an OT assessment. Approximately 6-8 weeks
    Adult and paediatric figures.
    A breakdown of case category numbers i.e. DFG, Moving & Handling - Since we are a second tier authority our caseload is essentially DFGs or housing transfers

    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.
    We have not needed to use external suppliers .
  • 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)
    There are no vacant posts
  • The name, email and contact number of the person responsible for commissioning independent OT assessments on behalf of the Council.
    Contact is Nigel McDonald New enquires however should normally be directed to our customer services team. 01483 505050 customerservices@guildford.gov.uk

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