Lymphoedema Care Services (Market Engagement Event)

This advert is to make organisations aware of a Market Engagement event to discuss the upcoming procurement of Lymphoedema Care Services. The CCG will present the proposed specification, service model and the procurement process. A description of the service is as follows:

Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG are looking to commission a patient-centred Community Lymphoedema service. The aim is to commission a high quality, evidence-based, effective, equitable and accessible service for adults with lymphoedema, regardless of aetiology, that ensures improved patient outcomes in relation to clinical needs, quality of life, health and well-being.

The service will provide specialist intervention, treatment and support to patients with primary or secondary lymphoedema through clinic and domiciliary services. The service will aim to:

• Provide robust package of care for the specific needs of patients with primary or secondary lymphoedema
• Encourage early identification, timely assessment and high quality treatment of lymphoedema symptoms
• Ensure early recognition, awareness and knowledge of lymphoedema, its prevention and management amongst all health care staff and professionals, and relevant patient groups
• Provide specialist advice and education to patients, carers and other appropriate health professionals regarding the management of lymphoedema and associated wound management
• Comply with clinical guidance and good practice
• Provide advice and guidance with regards to the management and prevention of infection of lymphoedema

The service will be able to meet multiple needs and will offer a choice of care options including clinic appointments and domiciliary care.

The event details are:

Date – Wednesday 06th April 2016

Time – 13.00-15.00

Location – To be confirmed – attendees will be notified with location once confirmed.

Additional information: To confirm their attendance at the Market Engagement Event – organisations will be required to complete the form entitled PQQ_419 this form will ask bidders to provide basic details such as name, organisation, confirmation of attendance and number of attendees.

Go to https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Click on Project_432

Complete the form entitled PQQ_419 and click submit this will then log your details and confirm your attendance.