Date of dispatch of this notice: 08/12/2021
Expire date: 21/01/2022
External Reference: f6cb82e7-eafb-48e2-be58-38269bfdcdae
Date of dispatch of this notice: 08/12/2021
Expire date: 21/01/2022
External Reference: f6cb82e7-eafb-48e2-be58-38269bfdcdae
Official name: City of York Council
Url: https://www.york.gov.uk
Address line 1: West Offices, Station Rise
Town: York
Postal Code: YO1 6GA
Country: England
Contact person: Mark Woolford
E-mail: mark.woolford@york.gov.uk
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Title attributed to the contract: Carers Support Service
Description:
The City of York Council is inviting tenders for the award of a contract for a Carer's Support Service. The Service will offer the following support for carers of all ages in the City of York. - A highly visible city centre premises through which all referrals for advice and support will be channelled. - A comprehensive information and advice service which helps to prevent, reduce or delay the need for ongoing care, supporting and sustaining carers in their care giving role. - Targeted support within communities and neighbourhoods to reach and engage with hidden, harder-to-reach carers. - A service which provides Carers' Needs Assessments, Support Planning and Support Plan Reviews and encourages carers to undertake self-assessments. - A service which champions carers' rights and raises awareness of carers' needs across partner agencies. - A service which represents carers' views and supports carers in expressing these views to service providers and other partner agencies. - A service which oversees the development of support groups and volunteer participation. - A service which provides training courses for carers and professionals. - A service which supports carers under the age of 18. - A service which offers counselling to carers of all ages. - A service which will contribute to the coordinated delivery of services and information across and within agencies. - A service which supports carers in emergency and crisis situations. - The provision of additional, creative support services that will be of benefit carers and their families.
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