FOI Request - Enclosed Beds

Request 101003692835

I am seeking information regarding enclosed beds (sometimes referred to as safe sleeping spaces, or known under the brand names: CloudCuddle, Urzone, Creative Care Ltd, Safety Sleeper, Safespaces etc) within your council's jurisdiction.

Please provide me with the following information:

1.  How many enclosed beds have been provided to residents over the past five years?

2.  What is the annual expenditure on enclosed beds for the past five years?

3.  What is the average cost per bed?

4.  What brand(s) of enclosed bed(s) do you supply? Do you have any data on the demographics of those receiving enclosed beds?

5.  What criteria are used to assess whether an individual requires an enclosed bed?

6.  Is there are a waiting list for an enclosed bed? If so, how long is the average waiting period?

7.  What percentage of the council's disability or social care budget is allocated to enclosed beds?

8.  Have there been any recorded incidents involving enclosed beds (e.g., accidents, injuries, misuse)?

9.  Are risk assessments conducted when assessing an individual for an enclosed bed? If so, what factors are considered?

10.  How does the council review the effectiveness and continued need for enclosed beds?

11.  Are there specific national or local guidelines the council follows regarding enclosed beds? For example, guidance from NHS England, NICE, or safeguarding frameworks.

Response 28-01-2025

1. 2 beds of this sort have been provided.

2. Apart from the initial cost of purchase, the servicing of the beds are performed alongside other specialist beds in the community.

3. Around £8000

4. Kinderkey and Theraposture

5. OT assessment of need and input from wider MDT. The provision of equipment is aimed at increasing or maintaining functional independence and safety for people with a substantial and long term disability. We also follow the principles of minimum intervention and best value.  In the decision process, the criteria of eligibility must be considered and the cost effective, suitable and safe solution recommended.

6. We would not record referrals with this information. We hold a waiting list, but the information we keep is about their situation, not the potential solution.

7. We have no money allocated specifically to enclosed beds.

8. No

9. Yes. We would perform a full assessment of risk before equipment is provided.

10. Informally with users of the equipment.

11. BS EN 50637:2017. The Scottish guidance for equipment provision.