DHSC: Mental Health Impact on Families with Critically Ill Children Report 2026

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    "description": "The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking to commission an external partner to produce an independent written report on the impact that a childhood diagnosis of critical illness has on families. This work supports the government’s wider commitment to expanding mental health and wellbeing provision under the 10 Year Health Plan, where identifying and supporting groups at risk is a key part of effective early intervention. \nThe report (Hugh’s Report) will generate a robust evidence base to inform policy decisions on how best to strengthen support for affected families. It will examine the mental health needs of parents, guardians and siblings, assess the availability and effectiveness of current support, and highlight where gaps or barriers exist so that future interventions can be better targeted. \nKey Deliverables \nIdentify evidence on the mental health impact of a critical illness diagnosis of a child on their families.  \nDetermine what forms of emotional and psychological support affected families need.  \nAssess whether the needs and barriers for families of critically ill children differ from other groups with mental health needs.  \nExamine the cost, accessibility and effectiveness of existing interventions supporting these families.  \nProvide recommendations for:  \nFurther research areas, data sources or data collection needed. \nPractical, actionable next steps based on what works. \nImprovements to existing support. \nThis is not a call for competition, but an opportunity to gather feedback to better understand market capabilities, refine final specifications, decide the procurement strategy, and encourage supplier engagement.",
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        "name": "Amelia Gorniok",
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        "datePublished": "2026-03-10T14:34:57Z"
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        "dueDate": "2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "We are sharing the draft specifications, proposed procurement approach, and timetable with the market to invite feedback from potential bidders.  \nThe objective of the preliminary market engagement is: \n- Understanding market capability \n- Decide on final Procurement Strategy \n- Get feedback on Specifications \n- Identify any barriers \n- Encouraging Supplier Participation and Competition \nInterested parties can access the relevant documents via the Atamis system at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome using the contract reference (C424742).  \nYou can submit the Questionnaire and capability assessment by sending a message via Atamis or by sending an email to ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk  quoting “Mental Health Impact - Hugh's report” 31/03/2026 at 5pm. \nThe input by suppliers may help shape the final approach and procurement strategy. The questionnaire will also allow suppliers to raise any additional questions."
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