See answers to previous information requests

Under the freedom of information act 2000, I am requesting the following information:
1. The minimum, maximum and average rates paid to independent providers for the delivery of Home Care and Domiciliary support services?
We consider home care and domiciliary care the same service type. The answer provided relates to hourly calls. Minimum: £20.90 Maximum: £23.53 Average: £22.5

2. What type of Home Care and Domiciliary Care services are needed in (your local authority)?
Please refer to our market position statement (WBC website)

3. As a new service who do we contact about setting up a Home Care or Domiciliary Care service?
Iftkhar Ahmed, Commissioning Manager Older People, Strategic Commissioning.

4. What type of services are you looking to commission now, for example is it Home Care and Domiciliary Care for people living with long term disabilities?
Please refer to our market position statement (WBC website)

5. Do we need to apply for a local authority contract to order to register as a Home Care or Domiciliary Care service if so where do we apply?
No

6. What are the brokerage contact details?
Please contact Commissioning Services.

7. Who are the Home Care and Domiciliary Care commissioners?
Iftkhar Ahmed and Jenny Lamprell

8. How many Home Care and Domiciliary Care companies are operating in Wokingham?
This information is obtainable from the CQC website.

9. How many new Home Care and Domiciliary Care businesses applications were made and approved in the year 2021, 2022 and current year 2023?
We do not hold this information.