I-0614 - Carers Support Service

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is commissioning a Carers Support Service with the following service aims: • Carer identification - helping the person see themselves as a Carer and access appropriate support, including a 'carer flag' on their GP record if the person gives permission, to allow appropriate support; • Operating through a strengths-based approach, encouraging Carers to recognise their strengths and identifying the support their family, friends and the local community can give them; • Resolving Carer's issues or difficulties and enabling them to get appropriate support for their health needs and therefore slowing down or reducing further deterioration or preventing other nee…