Specialist Day Centre Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Condition, Neurodivergent conditions and Complex Care and Support needs.

Cardiff Council is seeking to understand the market from providers who are committed to promoting services that meet the needs of neurodivergent people and can deliver Specialist Day Centre Services as detailed within this notice. This is a particular specialist service for people who may have behaviours that challenge. The population groups are people who have been assessed/diagnosed as neurodiverse adults with complex care and support needs and: - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Learning Disability The purpose of the service is to provide a range of quality, personalised support in a day centre accommodation setting, offering a wide variety of social and community activity-based opportunities supporting the well-being and independence of the individuals who use the service. Targeted support to meet individuals’ needs would be identified via the wellbeing assessment and care plan. The day centre accommodation will need to have a range of individualised base-rooms tailored to meet specific needs and will include, Patio/garden areas, Wet rooms, ICT areas, sensory room. The care and support provided to each individual will be unique and varied as outlined in the Care and Support Plan. The current service is delivered to approximately 18individuals per week who use the service between 2 to 6 days per week. It is anticipated there will be a growth in demand for this service.