KITE
Wandsworth Council is discussing plans to fully commission its in-house reablement service, KITE, to achieve annual savings.
Wandsworth Council is set to fully commission its in-house reablement service, KITE, transitioning from a mixed in-house and commissioned model. This move, discussed at the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee in September 2026, aims to achieve an annual saving of £1.15 million. The council intends these savings to contribute to its financial sustainability and improve social care provision.
The transition to a fully commissioned model for KITE, Wandsworth Council's reablement service, is intended to create financial headroom. This is aimed at avoiding a rapidly deteriorating service due to severe budget pressures, ensuring better quality and properly targeted social care for residents.
KITE is Wandsworth Council's in-house reablement service, which currently operates alongside commissioned services. The proposed full commissioning would mean all reablement services are provided by external providers, moving away from the current mixed model.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council is set to fully commission its reablement services. Source
- The move is anticipated to save Wandsworth Council £1.15 million annually. Source
- The decision was discussed at the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee on September 21, 2026. Source
- The transition is from a mixed in-house and commissioned model to a single, commissioned service. Source
- The estimated annual saving is intended to contribute to the council's financial sustainability. Source
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