Market consultation on proposed tender of mental health a supported living contract

Overview

LB Camden is consulting on proposals to tender a nine place supported living service that is staffed 24 hours a day. The service would provide accommodation and support to people with complex mental health needs.

The provider service would work with clients to draw up a recovery and outcome orientated support plan.  All support plans and associated support work would consider (as a minimum), needs / risks / agreed outcomes and the measurement of progress in the following areas:

• management of mental health, including psychotic symptoms, psychological distress and medicine compliance
• physical health, hygiene and self-care, appropriate use of primary and community health care
• living and domestic skills, including budgeting, care of possessions, shopping, food preparation, cleaning, hazard awareness,  and similar
• social networks and taking part in activities, including relationships with family, friends, children and partners, consideration for others, and not being lonely
• vocational activities, including work, volunteering, education and training
• addictive behaviour, including use of alcohol / drugs and risk taking behaviour
• financial responsibilities, including rent and bills
• behaviour, staying safe and avoiding trouble that may lead to harm and / or police action

Why your views matter

LB Camden is carrying out market testing in order to gauge market appetite and readiness for delivering this service.