Dorset Integrated Prevention & Support Services

<p style="margin: 0; vertical-align: baseline"><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">Dorset Council are currently in the process of redesigning their <strong>Integrated Prevention Services</strong> offer. The aim is to recommission the current services and to seek to prevent, reduce and delay the need for more complex ongoing support and for people to remain “living well” and independent for as long as possible. To do this we are seeking to commission a diverse range of preventative support, from light touch, universally accessible interventions through to more complex interventions, for example individuals who are experiencing or are at risk of the following:</span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-indent: 0; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0 0 0 54pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">Insecure housing / homeless / Homeless families with support need</span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-indent: 0; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0 0 0 54pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">Poor living environment</span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-indent: 0; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0 0 0 54pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">Offending and imprisonment / Ex-offenders ?</span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-indent: 0; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0 0 0 54pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">Disability / mobility issues (physical, sensory, learning)</span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-indent: 0; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0 0 0 54pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">Mental health issues</span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-indent: 0; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0 0 0 54pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">Domestic violence</span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-indent: 0; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0 0 0 54pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">Substance misuse</span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-indent: 0; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0 0 0 54pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">Domestic violence and abuse</span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-indent: 0; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0 0 0 54pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">Social isolation</span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-indent: 0; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0 0 0 54pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">Deprivation and inequality (Health, Financial, Training and employment)</span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-indent: 0; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0 0 0 54pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">Multiple exclusion and people who struggle to access support</span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-indent: 0; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0 0 0 54pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol"><span>·<span style="font: 7pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">Other adults in exceptional circumstances&nbsp;</span></span><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p>The opportunity will be advertised as part of a further competition on the Dorset Care, Support, Housing &amp; Community Safety Framework (DCF) which is currently advertised here:</p>
<p><a href="../../Advert?advertId=0ba433c5-30a9-ec11-8112-005056b64545&amp;p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21">Dorset Care, Support, Housing and Community Safety Framework (due-north.com)</a></p>
<p>To be able to be a part of this opportunity, you need to have been accepted onto the overarching Framework on <strong>Lot 19 – Living Well (C) and/or Lot 25 – Community Prevention.</strong> The Procurement Document included with the Dorset Care, Support, Housing &amp; Community Safety Framework includes a detailed breakdown of these areas.</p>
<p><strong>We are looking to publicise this opportunity in April 2023</strong>, therefore you will need to have applied and been accepted onto the DCF before this to be able to apply. <span>&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>If you would like any further information please contact Kim Cox – Commissioning Project Manager, Dorset Council – <a>Kimberley.cox@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk</a></p>