Decision details

Decision:

To tender for a new contract to deliver a community navigation service for older people and people living with dementia that supports people to navigate the health and social care systems and connects them to community-based support, supporting the demand management for both systems. (The contract will also include carers assessment services) and establish interim arrangements from 1 April 2019 for a minimum period of nine months for the majority of the remaining historic grants to allow for the full tender or appropriate process by 2020 in relation to community-based wellbeing services.

The proposed new contract directly relates to the Council’s strategic outcomes regarding older people and vulnerable residents to ensure they are safe and supported with choices to live independently and underpins the Promoting Wellbeing element of the Council’s Your Life Your Wellbeing Strategy. The new contract will provide information and advice, sign posting and help people find the support they require and connect people to their communities. It will also include a carers assessment. Establishing interim arrangements for the remaining grants will ensure services continue whilst a tender or other appropriate process for a Community-Based Wellbeing Service is undertaken.

Care navigation and social prescribing are a key element of the Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) and Local Care Models.