Request 1

Does your CCG commission assistive technology and telecare services? If so, does the CCG have in-house provision for such services and if not what percentage of the total amount spent on such services is spent with external providers? 

Response 1

The Rotherham CCG does not commission assistive technology, this moved to NHS England in 2016-17. 

Request 2

How much did your CCG spend on assistive technology and tele care services in 2015/16 and 2016/17 on either a ‘spot’ or ‘block’ contract basis, and how much is it planning to spend in 2017/18? 

Response 2

Rotherham CCG does not hold this information, you may wish to direct your request NHS England via their FOI team at england.contactus@nhs.net  please write in the subject line Freedom of Information. 

Request 3

How many patients in your CCG received assistive technology and telecare services on 1st April 2015, 1st April 2016 and 1st April 2017?   

Response 3

Please see response 2. 

Request 4

Full names, job titles and contact details (including telephone numbers and email addresses) of the responsible Managers and Officers and what section / department these staff are part of? 

Response 4

Please see response 2. 

Request 5

Details of any forthcoming tenders and contract renewals for such services? I would also be very interested in reading any other comments about commissioning and implementation of assistive technology and tele care services including any other requirements in your area you might have.    

Response 5

Not applicable.