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To re-commission the technology enabled care and call monitoring service in Herefordshire

 

 

To approve the proposed approach to re-commissioning a Technology Enabled Care Service (TECS) in Herefordshire.  This is a joint service between Herefordshire Council and NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB).

 

The current contracts relating to technology related equipment and call monitoring end on 31 March 2025.  This report details the intended approach to re-commission a new joint service from 1 April 2025, for up to five years.  This is in line with both organisations statutory duty to provide community equipment, including telecare, as set out in the Care Act 2014.

 

 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure and strategic nature / impact on communities;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/05/2024

Decision due: 26 September 2024 by Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing

Lead member: Cabinet member adults, health and wellbeing

Lead director: Corporate Director - Community Wellbeing

Department: Community Wellbeing

Contact: Sharon Amery, Senior Commissioning Officer Email: sharon.amery2@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 383734.

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