14. Commissioning

Objective 14. A joint commissioning strategy for dementia



Gloucestershire

NHS Gloucestershire has been working with Gloucestershire County Council, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, the independent sector and voluntary organisations to develop a strategic work programme to drive local implementation of the National Dementia Strategy. Use the document viewing window below to read about work underway to ensure good-quality early diagnosis and intervention for Gloucestershire’s residents.
Contact: [email protected]

Cornwall

Commissioning intervention/treatment and support from a range of providers through a pathway approach – e.g. Developing and consulting on a service specification for a memory assessment service.
Contact: [email protected]

North Somerset vommissioning intentions

NHS North Somerset is working with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP) and the North Somerset Local Authority to evaluate and specify the services required to commission world class mental health services for older people. This will improve access to routine multidisciplinary assessments and specialist services. A comprehensive single assessment will ensure that people with mental health problems, and those at risk, will receive personalised care packages designed to meet their individual needs. High-quality clinical services will provide evidence-based interventions along a care pathway tailored to individual needs, choices and preferences. The whole approach will be underpinned by a recovery philosophy focusing on building on individual strengths and improving quality of life as defined by the service user.

Contact: Julie Kell, Programme Manager, [email protected]

Wiltshire

There is a transparent approach to providing appropriate support for the voluntary sector from health and social care commissioners, via two funding streams.
Contact: [email protected]