Social Work Assessments Awaiting Completion

Please provide the following information in relation to adult's social care assessments held by Lincolnshire Council:

(1)  The total number of social work assessments awaiting completion as at the most recent reporting date.



(2) Of these, how many were:

(2a) unallocated to a social worker

(2b) allocated but not completed



(3)  The number of assessments outstanding beyond statutory timescales at that date.



(4)  If available, a breakdown of the above figures by service area or team.



(5)    Monthly backlog figures for the previous 12 months (or the longest period readily available).

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you. 

 1           Total waiting for an assessment to be complete        586

2a          Unallocated (No assigned worker or allocated to an Inbox)              221

2b         Allocated to a worker but not complete         365

3            The number of assessments outstanding beyond statutory timescales at that date.            373

4            Please see the table below

5. Please see the table below