The purpose of the report is to request approval from Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee to recommission the Wirral Independence Service (WIS) within quarter 2 of financial year 2023/2024. The current contract ends in June 2024 and there are no further contract extensions available.

This is a joint commission with NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (Wirral Place) (NHSCMICB) and is managed via the

Better Care Fund.

The WIS is inclusive of:

·  The provision of Community Equipment.

·  Technology Enabled Care and Response service.

·  Carers emergency card.

·  Falls Pick up service.

·  Falls prevention service.

·  Provision of Paediatric equipment.

·  Education equipment for schools.

The commission will support the following Wirral Plan objectives:

·  Sustainable Environment - working towards a clean-energy, sustainable borough that leads the way in its response to the climate emergency and is environmentally friendly.

·  Inclusive Economy - working for a prosperous, inclusive economy - helping businesses to thrive and creating jobs and opportunities for all.

·  Safe and Vibrant Communities - working for safe and vibrant communities where our residents feel safe and are proud to live and raise their families.

·  Active and Healthy Lives - working to provide happy, active and healthy lives for all, with the right care, at the right time to enable residents to live longer and healthier lives