Calderdale CCG Assistive and Digital Technology Services

Tender description

To provide an outcome-based service specification for the delivery of an assistive technology service offering a consistent and sustainable model of care for the people of Calderdale; a truly person centred approach which would best meet the needs of people with long-term needs, and help to make efficient use of NHS resources. This service will support and enable people to take increased responsibility for monitoring their own conditions through technology. It will help people to further manage and understand their own condition, promote independence and help them lead active lives in their own home/care home, thus reducing dependency on hospital and avoid the need for more costly interventions. To be most effective, such technologies need to be embedded into provision, and form part of a mainstream service delivery, supporting an array of pathways. Hence this project being a key link to vision of growth and direction set out in the CCTH programme/specification. The service will ensure: • People will be treated as individuals with choice, dignity, privacy and independence, recognising people’s individuality and personal preferences • All staff/workers are made aware they are visitors in people’s homes or workplace and should act accordingly • Provide support to carers, whether relatives or friends and recognise the rights of other family members • They provide protection to people who need it, include a safe and caring environment • People’s self-care abilities and independence are maximised • People understand their condition and are encouraged to self-manage to improve their own outcomes • People feel more informed about their condition and feel more confident using on line tools to manage their condition • People receive messages promoting resources that could help them manage their condition • Provide high levels of support, care and advice to people whilst empowering them to take increased control of their condition(s) • Help with the