Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness Services
Westmorland and Furness Council · Awarded contract
AwardedHealthwatch Westmorland and Furness Services
Awarded 31 May 2024
Awarded31 May 2024
Value£465,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 5mo2y 10mo term, 86% elapsed
Awarded 31 May 2024Expires 30 Mar 2027
About
Westmorland and Furness Council awarded a contract to People First Independent Advocacy for the provision of Healthwatch services in Westmorland and Furness.
The contract, valued at £465,000, fulfills the council's statutory duty under the Health and Social Care Act (2012) to commission an independent consumer champion for health and social care.
The service aims to give citizens and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how health and social care services are provided locally.
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