Dorset Keyworker Service

Concepts

• health services
• dorchester
• services.• reduce
• dorset keyworker service
• dorset
• a mental health crisisthe service
• keyworker
• neurodiverse individuals
• young people
• other restrictive approaches

Location

Dorchester

Description

Service providing support to children and young people who are either in or heading towards a mental health crisis in Dorset.

Total Quantity or Scope

The service is for children and young people who are:• Aged 0-25• Registered with a Dorset GP • Autistic, or awaiting a diagnosis of autism, have a learning disability or bothAND• Rated red or amber as being at risk of hospital admission on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR) OR• An inpatient in mental health hospital• A person in an acute hospital due to a mental health crisisThe service aims will be to:• Prevent crisis, thus reducing demand on specialist services.• Reduce avoidable in-patient care or use of other restrictive approaches and settings.• Be a consistent point of contact for the individual and their family.• Ensure reasonable adjustments are made by services to enable neurodiverse individuals and those with a learning disability to access the support they require.• Provide signposting, information, and advice.• Advocate for the individual and ensure their voice is heard.

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.