Residential and Nursing Care and Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System

Long term placements within Trafford.

The services shall be provided to all persons, including people who:

a) are at end of life;

b) have a learning disability;

c) have mental health issues;

d) have dementia; and / or cognitive impairment

e) have a physical and / or sensory disability.

The services do not include provision of:

a) FNC / CHC services which are statutory requirements of the NHS;;

b) any services to persons under the age of 18; or

c) Services to any person detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 with the exception of those whom the Council has guardianship over.

Long term placements outside of the Trafford borough.

The services shall be provided to all persons, including people who:

a) are at end of life;

b) have a learning disability;

c) have mental health issues;

d) have dementia; and / or cognitive impairment

e) have a physical and / or sensory disability.

The services do not include provision of:

a) FNC / CHC services which are statutory requirements of the NHS;;

b) any services to persons under the age of 18; or

c) Services to any person detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 with the exception of those whom the Council has guardianship over.

Services that provide short-term care to people who are clinically optimised and do not require an acute hospital bed, but may still require care services in the most appropriate setting to enable a full assessment of needs to be competed.

Services that provide short-term care to a person, which temporarily replaces their exiting care to provide respite for both the person and the care giver.

Services that are innovative which promote market shaping and sustainability to deliver high quality care that meets the needs and requirements of older people.