Health and social work services

Tender description

The aim of Community Short Breaks (CSB) for children and young people/person (CYP) with disabilities with an assessed need is to provide individualised packages of support which builds on the strengths of families and enables parents and carers to fulfil their parenting and caring role and CYP to engage in life enriching activities within the community. This Framework is comprised of 2 Lots: Personal Care and Short Break Daytime (Lot 1); Overnight Residential Short Breaks Provision (Lot 2). Provision of personal care and additional support to the family in the Service User's home, day/evening sitting service and escorting CYP to activities within their community, as determined by the Service User's care plan. The majority of care packages for overnight residential short breaks provision will be for Service Users aged 12 and above, although younger Service Users may be placed in residential settings in exceptional circumstances as determined at the Purchaser's sole discretion and it is expected that Service Providers will be able to deliver in these circumstances. Residential short breaks can be arranged on a 1-off or a regular basis. Respite care is usually arranged on a planned basis, but it may be arranged quickly in an emergency situation. Facilities must be appropriately adapted for CYP with disabilities, including toilet and bathroom facilities and other specialist equipment that would be reasonably expected to meet the needs of CYP with complex disabilities. Fixed/ mobile hoists must be available where Service Users require them. There should be accessibility mechanisms such as a passenger or wheelchair lift for CYP to access upstairs facilities as required.