Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services - Kent & Medway Assistive Technology (KMCAT)

Description

To deliver the Specialised AAC service across the age range set out in the national specification. Lot 1: To Deliver the Specialised AAC service across the age range set out in the national specification set out below. The aims of the service is to:- • • To assess and support adults registered with GP's across the Eastern and Coastal Kent Primary Care Trust locality (i.e. Canterbury/Coastal and Swale, Thanet Dover/Deal, and Ashford and Shepway) who have disabilities and complex needs in the use of communication, through a specialist multidisciplinary team. Assistive technology is used to enable patients to communicate. • • To provide an equitable and efficient service to adults to ensure that their needs for communication and assistive technology are met in a timely manner - especially for that group with rapidly deteriorating neurological conditions. • • To enable communication to enhance the autonomy, independence and quality of life for clients. • • To reduce the burden of responsibility and improve the quality of life for families and carers. • • To provide a client centred service, which facilitates the integration of communication, postural management, powered mobility and environmental controls. • • To ensure that adolescents experience a smooth transition from the Kent Children's CAT service to the Adult CAT service. • • To maximise efficient use of equipment budgets through avoidance of duplication and through effective knowledge of the market place. • • To develop a model of best practice for the County. The authority is intending to award 3 x contracts to an existing provider following direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The approximate lifetime value of contracts are as follows: 1. £1,435,344.20 2.£1,554,962.88 3.£655,915.00