Therapeutic OPMH+ Unit

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  "date": "2026-07-15T12:22:57+01:00",
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        "description": "•\tA person-centred, adaptive, and flexible service that optimizes opportunities for health and wellbeing in later life.\n•\tA skilled workforce trained in line with the Newcastle Model, to develop understanding and interventions which reduce 1-1 support hours and improve wellbeing for people with dementia. \n•\tThe provision of excellent care and support for people living with a dementia and presenting with complexity beyond that which can be managed in Somerset's broader health and social care offer. Additional information: •\tA self-contained unit adjacent to or on site with a broader Dementia Nursing Mental Health service provision. \n•\tA small environment with up to 4 ensuite bedrooms.\n•\tA 'Dementia Friendly Environment' in line with Social Care Institute for Excellence best practice. \n•\tCommunal living areas where group activities can be delivered, reducing the need for 1-1 support.\n•\tAccessible outside spaces, (garden/courtyard) to promote wellbeing. \n•\tA safe environment which allows people living with a dementia to walk with purpose. \n•\tRegistered with CQC to deliver support to those aged up to and over 65 years old, those living with a dementia and or a mental health need. \n•\tQuiet zones to facilitate one to one support, meditation and solitary or passive activities.\n4 OPMH+ of 4 beds in the Langport area provided within one unit that is set up and staffed with a skilled mental health reablement workforce  as well as working alongside a Multi-Disciplinary Team co located within the unit."
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    "description": "•\tA person-centred, adaptive, and flexible service that optimizes opportunities for health and wellbeing in later life.\n•\tA skilled workforce trained in line with the Newcastle Model, to develop understanding and interventions which reduce 1-1 support hours and improve wellbeing for people with dementia. \n•\tThe provision of excellent care and support for people living with a dementia and presenting with complexity beyond that which can be managed in Somerset's broader health and social care offer.",
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      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00"
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      "description": "Residential nursing care services"
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      "name": "Somerset Council",
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        "region": "UKK23",
        "locality": "Taunton",
        "postalCode": "TA14DY",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "County Hall, The Crescent"
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        "name": "Stephen Barker",
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  "language": "en",
  "description": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.\nAward decision-makers:\nIona Brimson - Head of Service Older People and Intermediate Care - Commissioning\nTiffany Cantrell-Warren - Service Manager - Intermediate Care\nThe intention is to award a contract to 1 Provider using the most suitable provider process for a period of 1 year plus the option to extend for another 1 + 1 (potential maximum contract length 3 years).\nIf you believe your organisation should be considered for provision of this service, please email stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk by the deadline of 29.07.2026.\nFor more information on the Most Suitable Provider Process, please see https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/the-provider-selection-regime-statutory-guidance/",
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