Lancashire County Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

Provision of Local Healthwatch Service in Lancashire

Awarded 31 Mar 2022

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Awarded31 Mar 2022

Value£967,338.21

SupplierPeople First Independent Advocacy

AgencyLancashire County Council

RegionNorth West

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 1y 7mo ago3y term

Awarded 31 Mar 2022Expired 31 Mar 2025

About

Lancashire County Council awarded a contract to People First Independent Advocacy for the provision of a local Healthwatch service in Lancashire, valued at £967,338.21.

The service, established under the Health and Social Care Act 2012, acts as an independent consumer champion for health and social care.

The provider is responsible for promoting and supporting local involvement in the commissioning, provision, and scrutiny of care services; enabling monitoring of service standards, including 'Enter and View' visits; gathering and representing public views; making reports and recommendations for improvement; and providing advice and information about access to services.

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