Common use of Carers Clause in Contracts

Carers. The views of carers (formal or informal i.e. relatives, friends or neighbours) should be identified. In addition, their own needs and rights should be identified and respected, and their views in relation to this taken into consideration. The carer’s record on Rio must be completed in all cases. Carers are entitled to an assessment of their own needs. This assessment should be carried out in accordance with the current policy of the Authority. it can be carried out simultaneously with, or separately from, the assessment of the needs of the individual. However, it is essential that the needs of the carer are assessed effectively. Safeguarding is led by the Authorities and both Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will be moving towards one MASH as part of the Annual Development Plan. The MASH will initiate ythe investigation of all enquiries. It will hold and close all enquiries that can be resolved with minimal investigation e.g. through a conversation/s with the care co-ordinator, Service User or referrer. At the Commencement Date of the Agreement, work is underway to determine whether Social Work staff will lead all enquiries, or whether this role will be distributed across the multi- disciplinary team. This matter will be resolved under the Safeguarding workstream in the 2019/20 Annual Development Plan. Within this period to reflect the agreed structure, the staffing and financial schedules will be adjusted.