Purpose

To seek approval to continue to commission the
Oral Health Care Provision to support Adult Care providers across
the borough in line with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR)
regulation.
The current contract commenced on 01 July 2023 for in initial term
of 1 year, with the option to extend by one year, and is due to
expire on 30 June 2025. There are no further extension terms
available as the one included has been utilised.
The provider has been delivering a high-quality service. It is
proposed that the new contract will support the continuation of
this vital service in Oldham.

Content

RESOLVED - That:
The recommendation is to seek approval to continue with the current
provider (RIS Healthcare Ltd) in line with the PSR regulation, to
deliver comprehensive oral health improvement training and develop
staff skills within the health and social care sector across the
borough of Oldham.

Reasons for the decision

Option 1 - An alternative option is to
decommission the Oral Health Care Provision.
This is not the recommended option as this will have a negative
impact on the Oral Health of vulnerable older adults within care
settings; thereby exacerbating health inequalities in Oldham.