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.
