Support for families of children and young people awaiting assessment for neurodevelopmental condition

The service will ensure children, young people and their families receive appropriate care and support that is responsive to their needs within a community setting. The proposed service will: Support parents of children who are undergoing a neurodevelopmental assessment by offering a range of courses that may include Solihull Group for Parents, Lego play (building blocks) and Positive Behaviour Strategies Programme approaches; Reduce the risk of family breakdown Support parents whilst awaiting review by health services: where appropriate the service will support liaison with other system partners e.g. schools, to facilitate extra support to the family; Support parents where there is a diagnosis of ASD in Great Yarmouth and Waveney only Develop a test and learn service for young adults entering transition.

This award has been made following direct award process A: Family Action are the only provider able to offer a Norfolk and Waveney inclusive service based on the requirements of the contract specification. The nature of this service means that there is no realistic alternative to the current provider or group of providers. The lifetime value of the contract £975,945.75 3 year contract term - £585,567.45 2 year optional extension - £390,378.30 Lifetime value of contract - £975,945.75 No conflict of interests were raised during the process which is within the scope of PSR.