Prior Information Notice concerning provision of Pulmonary Rehab Services for East Staffordshire CCG and South East Staffordshire CCG

Descriptions

Service Description: The Pulmonary Rehabilitation service covers all GP practices in South East Staffordshire Locality. The aim of the service will be to: •Provide pulmonary rehabilitation services, including services for post Covid patients registered with a GP in East Staffordshire or South East Staffordshire and Seisdon Peninsula CCGs. •Promote and embed pulmonary rehabilitation through a structured exercise and education programme as an essential component in the management of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and other chronic respiratory conditions. •Delivery of a comprehensive 6-week, twice weekly, programme of supervised exercise and education for the patient. •Provide a multidisciplinary programme of care for patients with chronic respiratory impairment which is individually tailored and designed to optimise each person's physical and social performance and autonomy. •Accept referrals from General Medical Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Community services, Respiratory Consultants, Respiratory Nurse Specialists, and other relevant clinicians. Outcomes: •Efficient and timely contact following a referral •A 6-week rehabilitative programme that will improve health outcomes and quality of life for service users •An average reduction in anxiety and depression levels in those attending the programme •A reduction in Accident & Emergency attendances and emergency admissions Contract Period The initial contract will be for 2 years with the option of an extension up to 12-months. The CCG is looking for providers that are confident that they could commence services on 1st April 2022, however when expressing an interest, an alternative start date can be suggested given any tender process may not be concluded until end of December 2021 or January 2022. Finance The values stated within this notice are estimated (cost and volume) and may be subject to change.