Advocacy Services for Health and Social Care

Description

NOE CPC is inviting Suppliers, to provide the NHS, including but not limited to NHS Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Community Trusts and Integrated Care Systems a compliant and cost-effective Advocacy ServicesEveryone has a legal right to advocacy and public authorities are responsible for arranging independent advocacy services to assist people making or intending to make complaints, effectively supporting individuals during assessments, care planning, safeguarding and reviews and collaborating with families, friends, carers, commissioners and providers. <br/><br/>Patient advocacy services are designed to support individuals in navigating the complex healthcare system, ensuring they receive appropriate care and assistance. These services can be provided by individuals, organisations, or professionals trained in advocating for patients' needs and rights. <br/><br/>These requirements are to be provided under six overarching Lots, listed below; <br/><br/>Lot One - Independent advocates for patients using Social Care Services <br/><br/>Lot Two - Independent Mental Capacity Advocates <br/><br/>Lot Three - Independent Mental Health Advocates <br/><br/>Lot Four - Advocacy for Adult Secure Services <br/><br/>Lot Five - Advocacy for Children and Young People <br/><br/>Lot Six - Advocacy for Health Inequalities (including, generic advocacy, women’s health, black and minority ethnic groups, gypsies and travellers’, unemployment, the homeless and people with terminal diagnosis) Lot Lot 1: Lot 1 - Independent advocates for patients using Social Care Services Bidders are invited to bid for Lot One - Independent Advocates for Patients Using Social Care Services<br/>Provides advocacy support to individuals navigating social care services, ensuring their rights and preferences are respected and upheld.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>The below-listed Authorities (plus those entities listed at Section II.2.11 and Section VI.3) are eligible to access the resulting framework – subject to NOE CPC approval.<br/><br/>Airedale NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Barnsley Facilities Services Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)<br/>Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust)<br/>Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Chesterfield Royal Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)<br/>Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Harrogate Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust)<br/>Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust<br/>Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust<br/>Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust<br/>Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust<br/>Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust<br/>Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Locala Community Partnerships CIC<br/>Manx Care<br/>Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust<br/>NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board<br/>Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust<br/>Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust<br/>South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust<br/>The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust<br/>The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust<br/>United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust<br/>University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust<br/>University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust<br/>York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust<br/>York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management LLP (wholly owned subsidiary of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)<br/>Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust<br/><br/>A full list of current NHS PiP members is available at all times on the below websites;<br/>http://noecpc.nhs.uk/current-members<br/>https://www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk/<br/>https://www.lpp.nhs.uk/about-nhs-london-procurement-partnership/our-members/<br/>https://www.eoecph.nhs.uk/<br/><br/>NOE CPC member bodies as listed at: http://www.noecpc.nhs.uk/current-members<br/>and any additional new NOE CPC members including wholly owned companies and subsidiaries, may utilise this framework agreement during the contract term.<br/><br/>See Section II.2.11 and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC. Lot Lot 2: Lot 2 - Independent Mental Capacity Advocates Bidders are invited to bid for Lot Two - Independent Mental Capacity Advocates<br/>Offers advocacy for individuals who lack the mental capacity to make certain decisions, ensuring their best interests are considered and their voices are heard in decision-making processes. Lot Lot 3: Lot 3 - Independent Mental Health Advocates Bidders are invited to bid for Lot Three - Independent Mental Health Advocates<br/>Supports individuals with mental health issues by representing their interests, helping them understand their rights, and facilitating their involvement in treatment decisions. Lot Lot 4: Lot 4 - Advocacy for Adult Secure Services Bidders are invited to bid for Lot Four - Advocacy for Adult Secure Services<br/>Provides advocacy services for adults in secure settings (such as forensic mental health services), ensuring their rights are protected and their views are represented. Lot Lot 5: Lot 5 - Advocacy for Children and Young People Bidders are invited to bid for Lot Five - Advocacy for Children and Young People<br/>Delivers advocacy services tailored to the needs of children and young people, helping them to express their views and participate in decisions affecting their lives. Lot Lot 6: Lot 6 - Advocacy for Health Inequalities Bidders are invited to bid for Lot Six - Advocacy for Health Inequalities<br/>Addresses health disparities by providing advocacy services for various marginalized groups, including women, black and minority ethnic communities, gypsies and travellers, the unemployed, the homeless, and individuals with terminal illnesses.