Ealing Healthwatch Service

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Value

£700,000

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Classifications

  • Social work and related services

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  • award
  • contract

Published

3 years ago

Description

The annual value of the Healthwatch Service is approximately up to £140,000 per annum. The Department of Health funding specifies that the service must be carried out by an incorporated non-profit making organisation.
Ealing Council has a statutory duty to commission a local Healthwatch service within the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2012. The purpose of a Healthwatch service is to act as a consumer champion for health and social care services, and to involve local people in the commissioning, provision and scrutiny of these services. Ealing has sought a suitably qualified provider who has experience in these areas.

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Organisation

London Borough of Ealing

Body governed by public law

Ms Christine Baker

[email protected]

+44 2088255122

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+44 2038860839

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+44 2088255928

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