2024 - Aberdeen City - Adult and Young Carers

Descriptions

Aberdeen City Council requires support services for both Adult and Young Carers who are resident in Aberdeen City. The overall aim of the services is to support people and enhance the experience of those who identify as a Carer. Ensuring that they have access to relevant information and that they feel respected, listened to, valued and involved. In doing all of this, the carer will feel able to plan, maintain and sustain their caring role and to live a life alongside caring. The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016, which came into effect on the 1st of April 2018 gives all carers new rights, under one piece of legislation. Fundamental to the delivery of the Carers Services is that the service is provided in line with the legislation laid down within the act as well as working alongside Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership and relevant partners. The contracts will commence on 1 April 2025 and will operate for five years until 31 March 2030 plus the option for a two year extension. The maximum funding for Year 1 of the contract will be: Adult Carers Service - GBP721000 Young Carers Service - GBP206000 Funding for future years will be subject to any agreed sectoral uplifts.