BwD All Age Carers Service

Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to procure for an All-Age Carers Service, as part of the Council's updated Staying Happy Healthy and Well (prevention) offer. The aim of the All-Age Carers Service is to provide a comprehensive offer of support - including groups, activities, guidance and interventions - to those who have caring responsibilities for someone in Blackburn with Darwen. This will be available to carers of all ages, including young carers (5-15 years); young adult carer (16-18 years), and adult carers (18+ years). The Provider of this Service would be expected to deliver a service that: • Enables early identification of carers, including carers who may not recognise themselves as carers. • Provides clear Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) through digital and non-digital routes, using accessible formats and appropriate translation support. • Delivers tailored preventative support that supports wellbeing, confidence, independence, and reduced isolation. • Strengthens partnership pathways across health, education, social care, and voluntary/community partners to improve joined-up support. • Supports financial wellbeing through benefits, maximisation and appropriate referral/signposting to specialist advice routes where required. • Uses co-production so the service is shaped by lived experience and improves continuously. This list is not exhaustive and further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. Keywords: Prevention, Carers, Young Carers, Adult Carers