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Sussex Digital In Reach Team provides a free platform on which Care Providers across Sussex can access free advice and support on technology, digitalisation and data protection. We are run by the care providers for the care providers.
Applications are now open for 24/25
If you are interested in accessing the grant funding in the financial year 24/25 (from April 1st 2024) please register your interest via email to sarah@sussexdigitalteam.co.uk
The Adult Social Care Digital Transformation Fund aims to ensure 80% of CQC-registered providers, and over 80% of people in receipt of care, have a digital social care record by March 2024. This will mean hundreds of thousands more people will experience higher quality, safer and more personalised care as a result.
If you are registered for 19 or less beds, or you provide home care (domiciliary care) you can claim £1800 towards the costs of implementing a Digital Social Care Record from an Assured Supplier.
If you have 20 or more registered beds, you can claim £100 per bed towards the costs of implementing a Digital Social Care Record from an assured supplier. ie: if you are registered for 50 beds, you can claim 50 x £100 = £5000
The Criteria:
- You must be registered with the CQC for 12 months or more. Some exceptions apply so please do contact us.
- You are currently using a paper-based method of recording your Care Plans. You may be eligible if you are using a digital method that is not recognised as a Digital Social Care Record ie MS Teams. Please contact us if you are unsure.
- The system that you choose must be one from the NHS Assured Supplier List
- You must be in a position to sign a contract with your chosen supplier by 31st December 2024
- You must provide a copy of your signed contract as evidence that you are implementing a system from an assured supplier.
Support:
- We can help you to complete the application form and submit it for you.
- We can help you narrow your search to find the best solution for your business.
- We will keep you informed of your application status and advise when payment has been made to you.
Click on the calendar to book a telephone call with our DSCR Expert: Claire Badzek who can help you choose the correct system for your requirements and assist with completing the application forms for the grant
Download your application form and MOU here
Please do not hesitate to contact Sarah McNally or Claire Badzek for help completing the forms.
sarah@sussexdigitalteam.co.uk 07977 041117
claire@sussexdigitalteam.co.uk
You must complete an application form and MOU. You will also be required to submit an invoice or contract once you have implemented your system.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q Who is the grant available to?
Grants are available to CQC registered adult social care providers in Sussex. This includes:
• Care homes with or without nursing
• Domiciliary care services
• Extra care services
• Supported living
• Shared lives services
Q How do I apply for the grant?
You need to register interest by emailing Sussex Digital In Reach Team on sarah@sussexdigitalteam.co.uk
You will receive an email confirming that your interest has been registered.
You will then receive another email with an Application form, and a MOU (memorandum of understanding) form and a Grant Application Process.
You will be required to apply using the grant application form and complete the memorandum of understanding form.
Return completed application form and MOU to sarah@sussexdigitalteam.co.uk
Q What is the grant to be used for?
The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support to purchase a digital social care
record from the assured suppliers- Assured Suppliers List
Q What is the assured suppliers list?
Digital Social Care Record suppliers have been assured by the NHS Transformation Directorate in NHS England. They have been assured against the Digital Social Care Records Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) core requirements.
You can find out about the core requirements here.
Q Is there an easy way to compare suppliers and their offer?
Yes, there is a really useful comparison table which you can access here: Supplier Comparison
Q My preferred DSCR supplier is not on the assured supplier list. Can I still get the grant?
No, you will not be eligible for the grant if your supplier is not on the assured supplier list.
Q I have 4 care homes, can I apply for a grant for all of them?
Yes, providing they are all individually registered with CQC
Q What happens after I apply for the grant?
A An organisation applying for a DSCR grant will be informed if they have been successful in getting a grant prior to placing an order for the DSCR system.
Q If my grant application is successful, when will I get the funds?
The grant will only be payable on receipt of a copy of your first invoice for the assured DSCR. The invoice for the system needs to be dated on or after 1st April 2024 and by 31st December 2024.
The supplier invoice should be the
first one that you receive on implementing the system. As this is likely to be a monthly license fee, it is not necessary for it to be for the amount of the grant that you qualify for.
Q I have already started the process. Will I still be able to get the grant?
The start date for the grant payment is 1ˢᵗ April 2024. For example, if your invoice date is 31ˢᵗ August 2023, you would NOT be eligible to receive the grant. If your invoice is dated 1ˢᵗ September 2024 or later, you would be eligible to receive the grant.
Q What is the minimum connectivity infrastructure required by care homes to implement DSCRs?
You need to have internet connectivity / suitable mobile reception as a minimum. If you want to check your level of digital maturity, including connectivity, complete our Digital Maturity Survey here You will receive a useful report with helpful tips and recommendations on how to make improvements.
Q Can I get help with completing my grant application form?
Yes, Sussex Digital In Reach Team have produced a template application you can use. If you still need help, you can arrange a meeting with one of the team by emailing nada@westsussexpartnersincare.org
Q Implementing DSCR is very costly. What is my return on investment?
Some suppliers offer their basic system at no cost at all and for others, costs will vary. It is worth discussing your options with the supplier and it is always worth bargaining for a better deal.
Each care setting will be different, but you will be saving a substantial amount of money on your printing costs and management time. In our template application form, we used real life examples of savings in time and printing.
