The decision to award a 12 month contract extension (12 month option in the contract) with an additional block payment of £71,604 has been made to address the decline in funded care hours, enable ongoing prevention support and sustain the current staffing arrangements alongside a service review and tender process.This will enable the contract with Radis for 12 months to 31st December 2023.

The service is also part of an existing review of Supported Living services so we would continue to develop this service with Radis and establish a more sustainable funding model that enables a blended model of support and care in the future.