Re-commissioning of Healthwatch and NHS Complaints Advocacy Services
London Borough of LewishamEstimated Value
Up to £472,284
Deadline
21 October 2019
Published
16 September 2019
Type
services
Overview
The provider will have the responsibility for the delivery of the six key roles of Healthwatch and the NHS Complaints Advocacy Service. The duties are focussed on informing local people of the provision of health and social care services and involving people in the scrutiny of the services. The Health and Social Care Act 2012 requires local authorities with social care responsibilities to commission Healthwatch as the main public and patient engagement mechanism for health and social care service users
Regulations cited
- Social Care Act 2012
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London Borough of LewishamKey Dates
Published
16 September 2019
Submission deadline
21 October 2019
Notice type
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