The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health has approved the re-commissioning of a range of short break services for those providing care and support to an adult. The current configuration of services that provide short break services are in the final year of contractual agreement with the Council. The intention is that provision will focus on the different needs of these carers across the county.
Short Break Services for Family and Friends Carers will be part of a range of options that carers will be able to choose from and refer themselves into so as to gain respite. The services will be aimed at the ‘cared for person’ and include:
• Regular activity based sessions away from the home environment e.g. outings or clubs that are based at a venue. Weekday, weekend or evening provision;
• One to one support at home and trips out.
The procurement process will follow the principles of good outcomes, quality of service, value for money and additional social capital when evaluating tenders.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 division;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/03/2018
Decision due: September 2018 by Cabinet Member for Adults and Health
Lead member: Councillor Amanda Jupp amanda.jupp@westsussex.gov.uk
Lead director: Executive Director Children, Adults, Families, Health and Education
Contact: Mark Greening, Carers Commissioning Manager Email: mark.greening@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 033 022 23758.
Consultation process
Representations concerning this proposed decision can be made to the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health, via the officer contact, by the beginning of the month in which the decision is due to be taken.
Consultees
There has been extensive stakeholder consultation, including all partners on the Carers Strategic Partnership Group. Carer Support West Sussex is undertaking an extensive survey of carers regarding respite experiences/need to inform the re-commissioning process.
Democratic Services Contact: Erica Keegan Tel: 033 022 26050
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