Life After Stroke

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: This is an intention to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. The total contract value will be for PS396,338 beginning 1st October 2025 and ending 30th September 2026. Currently The Stroke Association (TSA) provides Life After stroke services across Sussex in a varied way: * In West Sussex the Stroke Association are commissioned to deliver a fully integrated service, which includes their Stroke Recovery Service with Post Stroke Reviews and Communication Support and groups for those with communication difficulties. * In East Sussex the Stroke Association provide a post stroke review service only. * In Brighton the Stroke Association provides a 10 hour support service in Brighton that sits alongside post stroke reviews that are provided by Sussex Community Foundation Trust (SCFT). The TSA provides practical advice, emotional support and high-quality information to stroke survivors, their family members and carers through 6 month Post Stroke Reviews and Stroke Recovery support as described before and after these reviews. Their aim is to help people navigate their way through the stroke pathway. They offer a variety of support options, which includes home visits, video calls and telephone calls. They offer a free connect phone line for patients, although this isn't directly commissioned by NHS Sussex. They offer some access to grants and self-management tools for long-term support, including My Stroke Guide. Peer support options and universal products like an Online Activity Hub is also a key resource for those wanting to take part in activities and information sessions remotely. Their ethos is about personalised tailored support, matched to individual needs and the wishes of the person. They provide ongoing touch points with the individual so that, as their needs change, they are prompted to get the help they need at the right time. TSA actively contribute to all parts of the pathway from stroke prevention to recovery and are nationally recognised as being expert advocates and specialists in stroke recovery. The Life After Stroke service picks up patients that are discharged from hospital and works alongside NHS rehabilitation and community services, as well as other public and VCSE services. They work with individuals as long as there is a need post stroke.