Social work services

Tender description

The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 seeks to give adult and young carers new rights, whilst bringing together all the rights carers currently have, within previous legislation. West Dunbartonshire Council and West Dunbartonshire HSCP is committed to delivering all aspects and requirements of the act particularly in relation to: — identifying both adult and young carers living within our communities, — understanding the care that they provide and their support needs, — providing comprehensive and easily accessible information and advice on the type of support available as well as how and where to get it. To this end we are carrying out market research with a view to informing our tender process which will be published later in the year. If you may be interested in tendering for this contract please complete the questions below to help inform our strategy and specification. The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 seeks to give adult and young carers new rights, whilst bringing together all the rights carers currently have, within previous legislation. West Dunbartonshire Council and West Dunbartonshire HSCP is committed to delivering all aspects and requirements of the Act particularly in relation to: — identifying both adult and young carers living within our communities, — understanding the care that they provide and their support needs, — providing comprehensive and easily accessible information and advice on the type of support available as well as how and where to get it. To this end we are carrying out market research with a view to informing our tender process which will be published later in the year. If you may be interested in tendering for this contract please complete the questions below to help inform our strategy and specification.