BNSSG ICB - Devon Partnership NHS Trust - Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service
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Bristol, City of
Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Type
Contract award
Procedure
Not given
Estimated value
£12,233,966
The Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service delivers an integrated person-centred primary care-led model for people with dementia and their family/carers, at home, in care homes or other residential settings. This service is designed to offer comprehensive support with the primary aim of enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for those affected by dementia and ensuring a timely diagnosis.
The General Practitioner is the co-ordinator of care for people with dementia and their family/carers. The Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service work alongside, providing a co-ordinated and integrated approach to assessment diagnosis and treatment and are responsive to the requirements of primary care, providing specialist advice, ongoing support, and specialist interventions.
The service assigns a dedicated dementia practitioner and advisor to each GP practice, and proactive touch points are maintained with individuals every six months.
Holding individuals on its caseload from diagnosis through to end-of-life, The comprehensive model offers diagnostics support, care home support, proactive, in reach support and training plus a portfolio of groups and activities for people and their carers. The service also provides a well-utilised help and advice line
The service also offers a wide range of support, including personalised care plans, regular assessments, and access to a variety of services such as occupational therapy, counselling, and social activities. The service also provides valuable information and advice to help individuals and their families navigate the complexities of dementia care.
The service work in partnership with the Alzheimer's Society, who provide a Community Development Team which works to address health inequalities faced by those affected by dementia and their carers and who work with Bristol's diverse communities, identifying and addressing barriers in accessing dementia services
The service also provide dedicated dementia awareness sessions in local schools, to support the education of the younger generation in dementia and help to reduce stigma and offer wider community based support and education resources such as side by side volunteering opportunities and group activities.
Buyer
NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contract award
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Contract award
Buyer
NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
No time limit
Important dates
3 Mar - Publication date
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