Tender for Sensory Impairment Rehabilitation Service in Herefordshire
Description: Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver a countywide Sensory Impairment Service for adults aged 18 and over who are living with visual impairment, hearing impairment or dual sensory loss. The service forms part of the Council's prevention and wellbeing offer and supports residents to maintain independence, improve wellbeing and remain connected to their communities. The provider will deliver specialist assessments, rehabilitation and enablement support, information, advice and guidance, equipment and assistive technology provision, and administration of sensory impairment registration functions on behalf of the Council. The Service will be accessible across the County of Herefordshire, including rural communities, and will support approximately 55,000 residents living with hearing loss and 6,000 residents living with sight loss. Referrals may be received from (read more...)
Summary: Herefordshire Council is seeking a provider for a countywide adult sensory impairment rehabilitation service for people aged 18 and over with visual impairment, hearing impairment or dual sensory loss. The service is intended to help residents maintain independence and wellbeing and stay connected with their communities. Work includes specialist assessments, rehabilitation and enablement, information and advice, equipment and assistive technology, and administering sensory impairment registrations for the Council. Referrals may come from residents, health and social care professionals, carers, families and partner organisations. Delivery covers Herefordshire, including rural communities. The service is relevant to health and social care providers with expertise in sensory loss and the ability to deliver accessible support across the county. The procurement is for health and social work services (CPV 85000000).