For the provision of Mangar Lifting Equipment and the subsequent training in use and maintenance of.

NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) through the delivery programme of 'Enhanced Health in Care Homes', have commissioned the Council's Carelink service to host a dedicated care homes falls support team, to work with care providers to improve competence in supporting residents who have fallen. This also includes the provision of specialist lifting equipment (the Mangar lifting cushion). The funding is being provided by NHS ICB. This is to support a new Falls Support Service project funded by NHS working in partnership with DCC Carelink to deliver the service. The aim is to reduce the number of hospital convenances and admissions to hospital. Direct Award is for the purchase of Mangar Lifting Equipment, and training of employees on how to use the cushions and also 3 years ongoing maintenance of the equipment. We will adhere to a standstill period of 8 working days, commencing 30/04/2025 and ending at midnight on Monday 12th May 2025.