Miscellaneous health services

Tender description

The dementia post diagnosis support service will act as a key support to enable people to live well throughout the disease journey. The dementia post diagnosis support service will act as a key support to enable people to live well throughout the disease journey. The aim of the dementia post diagnostic support service is to be the main point of contact for the person diagnosed and their carer during the entire dementia journey. Potential bidders will be expected to demonstrate an awareness of and the ability to provide support at all stages (including complex, challenging and end of life /bereavement support) of the disease. The service will provide appropriate emotional support, practical facilitation, guidance and information to meet the needs of those entering the service, as well as facilitating access to well-being interventions which promote independence and quality of life. The service will commence on 1.4.2018. The contract will be for three years duration. Commissioners reserve the right to extend for up to a further 24 months. The value stated represents the value should the contract be extended for the full 5 years term.