Health and social work services

Tender description

ECH is specialist housing for adults with health and social care needs. It is targeted mainly at older people, but is also used to meet the needs of younger adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health problems. ECH is strongly promoted by the Department of Health, the National Housing Federation and other influential policy making bodies as a cost effective alternative to residential care. It can offer choice and continuing independence to people who might otherwise be admitted to a care home. The provision of care and support services in ECH in Somerset includes: — Care and support for tenants living in ECH — A crisis and urgent response service — Delivering packages of assessed care — Maintaining a 24/7 on-site presence. Lot 1 Magna West Somerset Housing Association — West Somerset — Silvermead, Minehead Lot 2 Magna West Somerset Housing Association — West Somerset — Ingrams Meadow, Watchet Lot 3 Aster Communities — Mendip — Bovemoor, Street Lot 4 Aster Communities — Mendip — Sheldon Drive, Wells Lot 5 Aster Communities — Mendip — Keyford Heights, Frome Lot 6 Aster Communities — Mendip — Pullen Court, Shepton Mallet Lot 7 Yarlington Housing Group — South Somerset — Snowdon House, Bishops Court and St. Gildas, Chard Lot 8 Yarlington Housing Group — South Somerset — Malmesbury Court, Park Lodge, Pearson house, Yeovil Lot 9 Yarlington Housing Group — South Somerset — Bowhayes Lodge, Crewkerne Lot 10 Yarlington Housing Group — South Somerset — Mulchelney House, Ilminster Lot 11 Yarlington Housing Group — South Somerset — Laburnum Drive, Somerton Lot 12 Yarlington Housing Group — South Somerset — Bearley House, Martock Lot 13 Yarlington Housing Group — South Somerset — Common Road, Wincanton.