Cambridgeshire Local Assistance Scheme (CLAS)

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Cambridgeshire County County is commissioning a Local Assistance Service that provides practical information, advice, support and assistance for vulnerable people and families under exceptional pressure to remain in the community. The current scheme focusses on the provision of beds, white goods and vouchers. (see www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/clas) We would like the emphasis of the new scheme to deliver a proportionate response to client needs that prioritises prevention. This includes information and advice, offering joined up solutions with other support services. Facilitating access to a range of low cost furniture and white goods, making use of reliable, refurbished and reused items as part of an effective, linked intervention. Cambridgeshire County Council is holding a provider event in relation to this contract opportunity on Monday 12th September 2016, 10.00-12.00, Hobson Room, Cambridge Professional Development Centre (CPDC),Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9NL. Please RSVP to jane.hargrave@cambridgeshire.gov.uk