NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT · Awarded contract

Awarded

Award of Mental Health Crisis Accommodation and Support Services in Tower Hamlets

Awarded 31 Mar 2015

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Awarded31 Mar 2015

Value£3,247,840.00

SupplierLook Ahead Care and Support,Look Ahead Care and Support

AgencyNEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

RegionLondon

CategoryHealth & Medical

Ended 8y 7mo ago3y term

Awarded 31 Mar 2015Expired 30 Mar 2018

About

NEL Commissioning Support Unit awarded a contract to Look Ahead Care and Support for the provision of a Crisis House offering short-term accommodation-based support for adults aged 18 and over with mental health problems in crisis.

The service provides an alternative to hospital admission and supports early discharge from hospital, operating 24/7, 365 days a year from premises in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

It includes a minimum of 10 beds, with approximately 70% for crisis admissions and 30% for step-down referrals from inpatient services.

The service delivers person-centred, recovery-orientated support with evidence-based psychosocial interventions and clinical services, and is staffed to meet the diverse cultural needs of the local population.

The contract value is £3,247,840.

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