Award of Sensory Assessment, Information and Advice Service to BID Services by Milton Keynes Council

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Milton Keynes Council awarded a contract to BID Services for the provision of an Assessment, Information and Advice Sensory Service.

The service includes an open access preventative service offering information, advice, signposting, assessment of needs, immediate intervention and support, short-term care planning, equipment provision, service reviews, group events, assistance to the Council in fulfilling its statutory assessment and support planning responsibilities, an Eye Clinic Liaison Service, a Hearing Aid Support Service, and training.

The service targets residents of the Borough of Milton Keynes who meet eligibility requirements, including adults, children, young people transitioning between children and adult services, and unpaid carers or representatives.

The client group primarily comprises individuals who are deaf, hearing impaired, blind, sight impaired, or dual sensory impaired, with impairments either acquired or present from birth.

The contract value is £1,253,996.