Groups or individuals are invited to apply for funding for projects or initiatives which will reduce the number of people in Lewisham who smoke. The delivery group responsible for this action plan has £11,000 for 2011/12 for initiatives to reduce the number of people in Lewisham who smoke. Lewisham’s Smokefree Future Action Plan sets out how it will:-

• stop the promotion of tobacco;

•  regulate tobacco products well;

• help tobacco users to quit;

• reduce exposure to secondhand smoke; and

• communicate effectively

If you, your group or organisation want to apply for funding, please demonstrate how your project or initiative is based on evidence of what works and will:-

• influence young people not to start smoking OR

• motivate people who smoke to stop smoking OR

• motivate people to smoke outside their homes and cars to protect their children and family

• demonstrate good value for money

• explain how their initiative will make an impact

For more information and for an application form, please contact Lyn Burton on: 0203 049 3573 or e-mail lynburton1@nhs.net

Deadline for applications: Friday 18th November
Panel will decide by 1st December 2011

Tender Notification

Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Service

NHS Lewisham (PCT) invites expressions of interest from suitable service providers within the voluntary and community services sector wishing to be considered to provide an Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) service in Lewisham.

From 1 April 2009 under provisions introduced by the Mental Health Act 2007, qualifying patients in England will have access to help from an Independent Mental Health Advocate. In line with procurement guidelines, NHS Lewisham is re-tendering for the current IMHA service that will be available to patients in the community, as well as people admitted to Inpatient services at the Ladywell Unit, though qualifying patients will be prioritised.

Working in partnership with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), the service will be based predominantly at the Ladywell Unit in Lewisham covering a total of 70 inpatient beds, though service provision will also be required in the community where appropriate. The Provider will aim to assist service users with:
•    The provisions of the legislation under which s/he qualifies for an IMHA
•    Any conditions or restrictions s/he is subject to for example any arrangements made for s17 leave
•    The medical treatment being given, proposed or being discussed and the legal authority under which this would be given
•    The requirement that would apply in connection with the giving of the treatment
•    Their rights under the Act and how those rights can be exercised

Within this voluntary sector service, the recruitment of Independent Mental Health Advocate(s) (IMHAs) will be required. The purpose of this role is to deliver the aims of the service specification and is likely to include:

•    Supporting patients in accessing information and better understanding what is happening to them
•    Supporting qualifying patients in exploring options, making better-informed decisions and actively engaging with decisions that are being made
•    Supporting qualifying patients support in articulating their own views
•    Speaking on the patient’s behalf and representing them
•    Supporting patients in other ways to ensure they can participate in the decisions that are made about their care and treatment.

Successful organisations will be expected to work positively with service users and a range of other stakeholders to promote the service.

Those who tender will be selected on the basis of experience, capability, quality and safety standards and financial standing. The initial process will entail a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire which is to be returned no later than 12:00pm on Monday 10th October 2011.

Only those that successfully meet the qualifying criteria will be invited to tender, and tender packs are anticipated to be sent in late October 2011. Contracts are due to be awarded in December 2011 for the service to start on 1st April 2012.

To request a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire either in writing or by email, please contact:

Bunmi Adewunmi
Mental Health Commissioning
2nd Floor, Laurence House
Catford,
London
SE6 4RU

E-mail: bunmi.adewunmi@nhs.net
Fax: 020 8314 3351
Telephone: 020 8314 9863

Procurement Event
NHS Lewisham will hold a procurement event on Monday 26th September, from 10:00 –12:00 at the Civic Suite, Lewisham Town Hall, Catford Road, London SE6 4RU. The event aims to present the PCT’s commissioning intentions for the advocacy services alongside the procurement process and timelines.

All organisations considering making a tender submission are strongly encouraged to attend.
To register to attend this event, please contact bunmi.adewunmi@nhs.net

The latest round of funding to support voluntary projects in health and social care has been announced. Applications are invited to the 2012-13 Innovation, Excellence and Strategic Development Fund that supports the voluntary sector in developing innovation across health and social care.

Funding for 1-3 years is available for charities that help disadvantaged people play a fuller role in the community through delivering lasting changes and benefits for their users/beneficiaries.  For more information:

 http://www.lloydstsbfoundations.org.uk/ContactUs/Pages/ContactUs.aspx

The Clothworkers Foundation aims through its funding to improve the quality of life, particularly for people and communities facing disadvantage. For more information:

http://www.clothworkers.co.uk/Grant-Making/Main-Grants-Programme-and-Sma...

Arts and cultural organisations are being given the opportunity to apply for a share of a half-a-million-pound fund to harness new technology. The deadline for applications is 2nd September. For further information and to apply please click onto the link http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/digital-rd-fund-arts-culture/

Lewisham PCT and Lewisham Council will hold a procurement event on

Thursday 26 May 2011

from 2pm-4pm in the Civic Suite,

Lewisham Town Hall, Catford Road, London SE6 4RU. The event aims to present the Council and the PCT’s commissioning intentions for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders alongside the procurement process and timelines.

EMCAW Grants Programme
What is an EMCAW Grant?

This grant programme is funded by Cancer Equality to help community organisations/charities host an event during Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Week (EMCAW) between 11- 17 July 2011.* The aim of the event must be to raise awareness about any cancer, its risk factors, signs, symptoms, possible prevention and treatments. The event should be aimed at Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. A small grant will be awarded of up to £250.

* If you are proposing to hold your event outside of the dates please contact us to discuss.
The aims of the EMCAW Grant Programme
To be successful in securing an EMCAW grant the event must meet at least one of the aims listed below:

•Working with BME people and communities to raise awareness of cancer, especially amongst those who are less likely to access services
•To reduce health inequalities and help improve quality of life for people affected by cancer
•To increase awareness of the risk factors for developing cancer
•To encourage patient-led and community-led activity by helping people at risk or with cancer to take control of managing their health

http://www.emcaw.co.uk/emcaw-grant.html

Extension to Framework for Domiciliary Care Services: Lot 5 - Palliative Care, Carer Respite Scheme - London Borough of Lewisham
Thursday 10 February 2011 10:33
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
INVITATION TO TENDER

Extension to Framework for Domiciliary Care Services:
Lot 5 - Palliative Care, Carer Respite Scheme

London Borough of Lewisham wishes to extend its existing Framework for Domiciliary Care Services to cover Palliative Care, Carer Respite.  We are looking for a maximum of 4 suitably experienced organisations to be appointed to this lot of the framework to provide a respite service to carers who are caring for patients at the end of their lives.

The 2 core service areas are:

1) CARERS
Carers trained to an advanced level who are competent to undertake high levels of care.
Carers who understand end of life care and are able to meet the needs of the patients as well as provide respite for their carers.

2) PRACTICAL SUPPORT IN THE HOME
Staff who are able to support families through practical help in the home.

This represents approximately 60 hours of work per week.

Existing providers appointed to other Lots on the Framework wishing to be considered for this Lot (Lot 5) will still need to express an interest, in order to participate.  Expressions of interest must be in writing (email, fax or letter), addressed to:

London Borough of Lewisham
Procurement Team
3rd Floor Lewisham Town Hall
Catford
London  SE6 4RU
Email:  mike.hurst@lewisham.gov.uk
Tel:  020 8314 6556
Fax:  020 8314 3092

This is a 1-stage (open) tendering process, and tender submissions need to be returned for receipt by 12 noon, on Monday 14th March 2011.  This additional lot under the Framework will run concurrently with the existing Framework until October 2014.