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Published 09 Oct 2020

I-0614 - Carers Support Service

Oxfordshire County Council · South East

Key facts

Estimated value
£2,450,000
Closing date
16 Nov 2020
Contract starts
31 Mar 2021
Contract ends
31 Mar 2024
Procedure
Open procedure
Buyer type
Local government

Description

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is commissioning a Carers Support Service with the following service aims: • Carer identification - helping the person see themselves as a Carer and access appropriate support, including a 'carer flag' on their GP record if the person gives permission, to allow appropriate support; • Operating through a strengths-based approach, encouraging Carers to recognise their strengths and identifying the support their family, friends and the local community can give them; • Resolving Carer's issues or difficulties and enabling them to get appropriate support for their health needs and therefore slowing down or reducing further deterioration or preventing other needs forming; • Supporting Carers to help reduce crisis demand; • Seamless, holistic support providing continuity of care by working in a joined-up way with social care and health services; • Increasing support for Carers to reduce the number of Cared for People being admitted into hospital and residential care; • Improving health and wellbeing of the carer; • Enabling Carers to enjoy a life of their own alongside their caring role and reducing social isolation; • Enabling Carers to continue to care for the Cared for Person for as long as they wish; • Providing peace of mind.

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