NWL0062 Dementia Advisor Services - Westminster

NWL CCG requires a Central London (Westminster) based provision of a Dementia Advisor (DA) to deliver post-diagnostic support, information & advice to people with a diagnosis of dementia. The main focus is supporting people with a recent diagnosis, &/or in early stages, to live well with dementia, to help them to stay independent & access services in the community. The DA also remains as point of contact for people with dementia from diagnosis through to end-of-life. The post holder provides information on local support services for the person with dementia, providing advice & signposting as & when required. Even though the main focus for the DA is the person with a diagnosis of dementia (rather than Carers), the DA closely liaises with families & friends of the person with dementia as required. The post holder also takes an active role in the delivery of Westminster Memory Café sessions, raises awareness about dementia in the community, takes an active role in the Dementia Friendly Communities initiative & builds links & relationships to enhance partnership working with other services/organisations across the dementia pathway.

The aims of the service are to offer high quality post-diagnostic support, information & advice to:

Promote an understanding of dementia & manage the symptoms of dementia

Help people live more independently

Enable easy access to services, seek out the right support at the right time

Feel in control of their life & their future

Reduce isolation, rebuild their support network

Better manage their mental & physical health

Empower people to live well with dementia

Memory Café service objectives:

Promote social inclusion & prevent isolation

Enable peer support, sharing experiences, networking

Provide a forum for informal advice, consultation with staff

Improve knowledge & access to local/national services

Enable emotional adjustment, acceptance of the condition

Improve self-image & confidence

Improve people's understanding of dementia & ability to self-manage their symptoms

The CCG has a contract in place with London Care Ltd until 31st Mar 2022 (approximate value £50,000/ annum). The purpose of this PIN is to be transparent about the CCG's intentions & to invite any capable provider interested in delivering the services described above to come forward by 14th Apr 2022 to engage with the CCG. NWL CCG is committed to assess the needs of the service users & consider how it needs to secure the needs of the people who use the services, & improve the quality & efficiency in the provision of the services including through the services being provided in an integrated way. Whilst the CCG considers its procurement options for the service going forward, it may extend its arrangements with the current provider until a new contract is awarded.

During 2022, it is anticipated that NWL CCG will be succeeded by an Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any future opportunity may therefore be in the name of the ICB.