Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please provide the following information in relation to adult’s social care assessments held by Wokingham Council:

1. The total number of social work assessments awaiting completion as at the most recent reporting date.
Jan 2026 - 406

2. Of these, how many were:
a) unallocated to a social worker: 81
b) allocated but not completed: 325

3. The number of assessments outstanding beyond statutory timescales at that date.
There are no statutory timescales for assessments.

4. If available, a breakdown of the above figures by service area or team.
Community Older Adults Mental Health Service (COAMHS) - Total cases: 18 (allocated)
East Social Care - Total cases: 103 (66 allocated, 37 unallocated)
First Contract Team - Total cases: 49 (allocated)
Health Liaison Team - Total cases: 52 (allocated)
LD Team -Total cases: 24 (20 allocated, 4 unallocated)
Mental Health Social Service - Total cases: 13 (allocated)
OT Team - Total cases: 2 (allocated)
Preparing for Adulthood Team - Total cases: 11 (10 allocated, 1 unallocated)
Reviews and Reassessments Team - Total cases: 1 ( unallocated)
Sensory Needs Team - Total cases: 7 (1 allocated, 6 unallocated)
West Social Care Team - Total cases: 126 (94 allocated, 32 unallocated)

5. Monthly backlog figures for the previous 12 months (or the longest period readily available).
Feb.2025-Jan.2026 - 3524