Falls Prevention Service in Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Descriptions

NHS NEL CCG are seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of a Falls Prevention Service looking across Barking and Dagenham and Havering., The contract is for an initial period of 3-years commencing on 1st April 2022 and shall continue up to and including 31st March 2025, with an option to extend for a further 24 months until 31st March 2027 based upon the outcome of a contract performance review with an anticipated annual value of £44,000 across both boroughs. , The Falls Prevention service is being commissioned as evidence demonstrates that people aged ≥65 years are at an increased risk of falling; where coverage involved ~30% of people over the age of 65 years then ~50% of people over the age of ≥80 years falling at least once a year. The Falls prevention service aims to reduce people's chance of falling by tackling risk factors, improving strength and balance whilst allowing people to remain well and live independently at home. , The Core Falls Prevention Service will provide:, •Assessment of the risk of falls (including environment) , •Provide a care plan approach, •Provide face to face and on-line (virtual) strength and balance classes , •Provide 1-1 support were identified , •Assess and monitor progress and risk, If you would like to express an interest in this opportunity, please complete the attached form and return to nelcsu.enquiriesnelccg@nhs.net by no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 26th January2022., At the Commissioner's discretion, only those providers who can evidence that they meet the above requirements may be taken through to the next round of the procurement process. Due to the time constraints associated with this process, you will be notified of your organisation's inclusion, in the next stage in a timely manner., Expression of Interest form is available for download on the corresponding Contracts Finder notice. See link;, https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01aeedd3-62b1-49f3-b92e-6b63e2b42626