Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to request the below information, if held.
From the period 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2021

1. How many total placements were made into supported living settings? and how was this split across different service user groups? (e.g. Care Leavers, Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers)
6 children's services (post 16)
ASC Placements made Jan - Dec 21 from the Learning Disability budget: 25
ASC Placements made Jan - Dec 21 from the Mental Health budget:17
ASC Placements made Jan - Dec 21 from the Physical Disabilities budget: 5

2. How many approved suppliers of supported living services were on the council’s frameworks?
The care and support framework for domiciliary care and supported living commenced October 21. Details of providers can be found on our public facing contract register: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/business-and-licensing/business-and-growth/tender-opportunities/
Therefore none of the supported living placements before this date were with providers on a framework

3. How many supported living spot contracts were issued in this period?
28

4. What was the cost per placement on average?
Average costs can be provided across the Adult Social Care budget codes that we use internally:
Placements made Jan - Dec 21 from the Learning Disability budget avg £591 per week
Placements made Jan - Dec 21 from the Mental Health budget avg £991 per week
Placements made Jan - Dec 21 from the Physical Disabilities budget avg £278 per week