Specialist Adults Support in Somerset - Dynamic Purchasing System

Providers must apply for each individual service type subject to the criteria of each service type detailed in the individual specifications, as listed below;

• Residential
• Supported Living
• Domiciliary Care
• Day Opportunities and Community Outreach
• Employment Support
• Respite including Short Breaks

Short Breaks: Individuals eligible for Short Breaks will be aged 18 years and over, who, or their Carer(s), have assessed needs which meet the National Minimum Eligibility Threshold and have been assessed as requiring a Short Break in order to support their current living arrangements and/or promote their independence and it is assessed that this break needs to be provided within a Respite care or short breaks environment.