Integrated Discharge Hub Plus
Waltham Forest Council has approved emergency contracts for community equipment services following a provider's insolvency.
Waltham Forest Council approved two emergency contracts for an Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) in September 2025, committing £656,149. Councillor Louise Mitchell, Portfolio Lead Member for Adults and Health, made this decision to ensure essential services continue for residents after the previous provider, NRS Healthcare, filed for insolvency in August 2025.
The emergency contracts were directly awarded to Enabled Living, a Local Authority Trading Company owned by Newham Council. The Integrated Discharge Hub Plus ensures priority orders for community equipment from clinicians can be fulfilled. No further discussions or decisions are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Waltham Forest Council approved £656,149 for an emergency Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) in September 2025. Source
- Councillor Louise Mitchell approved the direct award of two contracts to Enabled Living. Source
- NRS Healthcare, the previous provider, filed for insolvency on 1 August 2025. Source
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