Issue details
Decision not to reprocure the contract for provision of dental checks and treatment for clients experiencing homelessness and substance misuse
To consider not reprocuring a contract for provision of dental checks and treatment for clients experiencing homelessness and substance misuse, through monthly mobile clinics in Eastbourne and Hastings. The current contract with Dentaid is due to end in March 2025. This service was part funded by Public Health (£18,000) and part by external funding from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities via substance misuse funds (£18,000). The external funding is not available for 2025/26.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Divisions affected: Eastbourne - Devonshire; Eastbourne - Hampden Park; Eastbourne - Langney; Eastbourne - Meads; Eastbourne - Old Town; Eastbourne - Ratton; Eastbourne - Sovereign; Eastbourne - St Anthony's; Eastbourne - Upperton; Hastings - Ashdown and Conquest; Hastings - Baird and Ore; Hastings - Braybrooke and Castle; Hastings - Central St Leonards and Gensing; Hastings - Hollington and Wishing Tree; Hastings - Maze Hill and West St Leonards; Hastings - Old Hastings and Tressell; Hastings - St Helens and Silverhill;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2025
Decision due: March 2025 by Director of Adult Social Care and Health
Lead member: Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Lead director: Director of Adult Social Care and Health
Department: Adult Social Care and Health
Contact: Emma King, Consultant in Public Health Email: Emma.king@eastsussex.gov.uk Email: emma.king@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 0345 608 0190.