Expression of Interest for Early Stoke Supported Discharge (ESSD) Services for Erewash Clinical Commissioning Group (ECCG)

Erewash Clinical Commissioning Group (ECCG) is keen to test the potential provider market for Early Stoke Supported Discharge (ESSD) service discharged from Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) across NHS Erewash CCG - our CCG area covers the towns of Ilkeston and Long Eaton, consisting of Sandiacre, Risley, Toton, Sawley, Kirk Hallam, Awsworth, Cossal, Stanton Village, Stanley Common, Dale Abbey, Trowell and Stapleford. Stroke is the third largest cause of death in the United Kingdom and a third of people who have a stroke are left with long term disability, the effects of which can include aphasia, physical disability, loss of cognitive and communication skills, depression and other mental health problems.

It affects between 174 and 216 people per 100,000 population in the UK each year (Mant et al 2004), and accounts for 11% of all deaths in England and Wales. The risk of recurrent stroke within five years of a first stroke is between 30% and 43% (Mant et al 2004).

Approximately a third of those having a stroke will die as a result, if not immediately, but within 3 months. Recovery can continue for many years after an individual has had a stroke, so it is important that consideration is given to providing a seamless transfer of care from acute to community services and ensure provision of services over the long term. Please see attached information for further details regarding this service and the additional information field for details as to how to express an interest as a potential provider.