Health and social work services

Tender description

The Community and Voluntary Sector (CVS) are key partners for the Council in meeting the challenge of rising demand for services in the context of increasingly limited resources. Council investment in the sector is highly valued for the range of support services that are funded in this way to meet the needs of people in the district. In 2015 the Council launched a prospectus approach to awarding funding to the CVS. Considered to have been successful in its delivery the Council has now taken a decision to refresh and publish for the second time a Community and Voluntary Sector Prospectus for 2020 – 2023. The prospectus approach is intended to provide a fair, transparent and accessible procurement process that is appropriate for the sector. Cross cutting in its approach the 2020 – 2023 round seeks to build on the achievements and learning of the first round, with a further three years of funding to promote enterprise, innovation and social value. To prevent and reduce social isolation in West Berkshire through the provision of a service that will support people to self-care, live independently and have a good quality of life. Supporting people of all ages and their carers to manage their physical, mental health and wellbeing, building community resilience. To prevent and reduce social isolation, feelings of loneliness and social exclusion in West Berkshire through the provision of a service that will provide social and emotional support from a volunteer befriender or buddy. To help older people maintain a healthy, independent life for as long as possible. Supporting vulnerable adults to remain living independently in the community. To support the health and wellbeing of carers of people living with dementia. Working with vulnerable adults to prevent social isolation, improve mental and physical health. Supporting individuals with practical tasks to enable them to return to / manage their home environment. Adult carers can access a range of respite opportunities that enable them to continue in their caring role. To provide support, advice and information to people with a learning disability, their families and professionals. Supporting individuals and their families with relationship and mediation services. Supported employment for unpaid carers and vulnerable people. To provide a responsive timely small domestic repairs service to people within their own homes.