18/0826 Support for Unpaid Carers

Tender description

The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 details the duties and provision of services to carers; it includes the identification of carers’ needs through adult carer support plans (ACSP) and young carer statements (YCS) as well as the establishment of an information and advice service for all carers. The proposed contract will form Moray Council’s responsibilities around the legislation. The service will be outcome focussed and will support unpaid carers of all ages. In the interests of this service fulfilling its full potential, Moray Council are open to considering all avenues of support and new ideas about how best to structure and manage this key support service. Please note the deadline for submission of interest is Friday 21 April 2023. Lot 1: Young Carer Support This lot will relate to the service provider developing general carer support for all young carers within Moray, through offering an information and advice service, young carers statements, reviews, short breaks / respite from the caring role, carer training, carer awareness / promotion and through having an awareness of local self-directed support guidance. Lot 2: Adult Carer Support This lot will relate to the service provider developing general carer support for all adult carers within Moray, through offering an information and advice service, adult carer support plans, reviews, short breaks / respite from the caring role, carer training, carer awareness / promotion and through having an awareness of local self-directed support guidance.