Current capacity and forecasted demand
The above table illustrates the growth in the number of individuals receiving WCC funded packages of Supported Living which has been separated further into the different client groups, Mental health, Physical Disabilities and Learning Disabilities from April 2018 to April 2023.
For mental health packages we can see that the number of packages increased steadily over the years, reaching 173 in April 2023. Learning Disability packages of care have shown a consistent demand, with a total of 479 packages in April 2023, with Physical Disability highlighting a gradual increase in packages, reaching 58 in April 2023.
On the whole, the aggregate of Supported Living packages has increased significantly from 531 in April 2018 to 715 in April 2023, signifying a substantial 34% increase. This growth underscores the persistent demand for such services and the imperative for strategic planning to address the evolving requisites in adult social care, particularly in Supported Living. This strategic foresight is crucial to meet the needs of individuals in Warwickshire who depend on these essential services