Provision of Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (WHACS) for Wolverhampton City Council
Wolverhampton City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (WHACS) for Wolverhampton City Council
Awarded 31 Mar 2022
Ended 3y 1mo ago1y 7mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2022Expired 14 Oct 2023
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Wolverhampton City Council awarded a contract to POhWER for the Wolverhampton Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (WHACS), valued at £75,120.15.
The service supports individuals in navigating complaints procedures for NHS-funded health services, including all NHS Trusts and NHS Bodies, Family Health Services, Clinical Care Groups, private health care establishments paid for by the NHS, and other NHS-commissioned services.
The provider assists in resolving complaints and may support individuals in escalating to the Health Service Ombudsman.
The contract commenced in April 2022 and ends in October 2023, aligning with other statutory advocacy services.
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