GGC1020 Huntington's Disease Support Services

Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) intend to commission a specialist support service for individuals and families affected by Huntington’s disease. The service will provide specialist support to people who are at risk of developing Huntington’s disease, those experiencing symptoms, individuals with a confirmed diagnosis, and their families and carers residing within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board area, with a particular focus on the following HSCP localities: Inverclyde East Dunbartonshire West Dunbartonshire East Renfrewshire Renfrewshire Lot 1: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) intend to commission a specialist support service for individuals and families affected by Huntington’s disease. The service will provide specialist support to people who are at risk of developing Huntington’s disease, those experiencing symptoms, individuals with a confirmed diagnosis, and their families and carers residing within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board area, with a particular focus on the following HSCP localities: Inverclyde East Dunbartonshire West Dunbartonshire East Renfrewshire Renfrewshire A dedicated Specialist Huntington’s Disease Management Clinic operates within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The clinic is led by a Consultant Neurologist and supported by a multidisciplinary team. In addition, a Specialist Huntington’s Disease Psychiatry Service, led by a Consultant Psychiatrist in Older People’s Mental Health, provides dedicated support to people living with Huntington’s disease through two clinical sessions per week. Each HSCP delivers a range of community health and social care services, complemented by a variety of third sector organisations that support individuals affected by Huntington’s disease and their families. The provider will be expected to work collaboratively with the Specialist Huntington’s Disease Management Clinic, the Huntington’s Disease Psychiatry Service, Health and Social Care Partnerships, and relevant third sector organisations to ensure a coordinated, person-centred approach to care and support.