Health and social work services

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The Council is seeking responses from the independent marketplace about their ability to provide building based respite (also referred to as short breaks or residential replacement care). The provision of building based (overnight) respite to Individuals, aged 18 years old +, who have a primary diagnosis of a learning disability and/or autism. Individuals may require support with personal care, maintaining/managing hydration and nutrition, transfers, maintaining and managing any health issues/conditions. In addition, some individuals may, display behaviours that challenge, have profound and multiple disabilities have limited or no verbal communication, have other physical health, mobility, frailty, ageing issues including risk of fall, complex health needs, epilepsy and dementia. With requirements for; support to transfer, aids and adaptations, such as hoists. The services will provide both 'planned' respite and support in case of an emergency. The Council is seeking responses from the independent marketplace about their ability to provide building based respite (also referred to as short breaks or residential replacement care). 1) Needs overview: The provision of building based (overnight) respite to individuals, aged 18 years old+, who have a primary diagnosis of a learning disability and/or autism. In addition, some individuals may, display behaviours that challenge, have profound and multiple disabilities have limited or no verbal communication, have other physical health, mobility, frailty, ageing issues including risk of fall, complex health needs, epilepsy and dementia. With requirements for; support to transfer, aids and adaptations, such as hoists. Individuals using the service may require support with personal care, maintaining/managing hydration and nutrition (including meal preparation), transfers, maintaining and managing any health issues/conditions (including administration of medication), building and maintaining relationships with others and accessing activities and opportunities. The services will provide both 'planned' respite and support in case of an emergency. 2) Location: The service will deliver services from 2 locations across the county — max 15 beds: Cannock East Staffordshire The Council requires a single provider to deliver the aforementioned services in their entirety. The Council may consider consortium contracting and/or subcontracting arrangements if appropriate. 3) Staffing requirements: Services, support and staffing expectations include: The service will be operational 24/7 — 365 days per year, providing overnight support; The service will be required to be CQC Registered; Staff trained and qualified (as appropriate) in supporting adults with a learning disability and associated needs — including those with 'complex care' needs (listed in Section 1: Needs Overview); Outcome focussed through the delivery of high quality, strengths based, personalised care and support: Creative, innovative and solution focussed in respect of partnership working, the use of assistive technology and maximising independence (i.e. lLife sskills assessment) the use of local community facilities and opportunities; Support people using the facilities in respect of assessing and developing their skillset and maximising their independence. TUPE may apply. 4) Accommodation: The council has purpose-built accommodation for the provision of two of these services currently — which will be included in any contractual arrangements. 4) Indicative budget: The maximum indicative contractual amount is GBP 900 000.00 per annum. All volumes and values are indicative and subject to review and update at any time.