This report updated Cabinet on the contract performance/management of the Carers Support Service and Community Based Advisory Services for Carers.
The report highlighted that performance issues were being addressed by the Social Care Commissioning Team and Care Management colleagues and sought agreement for the continuation of these contracts, which were expected to run until 31 March 2012. Members were advised that the existing service specification for Carers Support Services (respite) had been varied in order to allow equity of hours and to accommodate the needs of those carers currently on a waiting list.
It was noted that the Procurement Board on 31 March 2010 had considered and supported the recommendation as set out within the report.
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Decision number: |
Decision: |
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78/2010 |
The Cabinet approved the continuation of the given contracts and approved the variation to the Carers Support Services Contract, as set out in section 7.1 of the report. |
Reasons:
The continuation of these services are vital in enabling vulnerable adults to remain independent within their community. It is widely recognised that the caring responsibility can place great pressure on the carer. Therefore providing services that support carers by giving them a meaningful break, or providing advice, information and support that is responsive to their specific needs is essential in supporting carers and relieving pressures of the caring role.