SC220310: Community Support Services for Children, Young People and Adults with Sensory Impairments (Market Engagement)

Kent County Council has a responsibility under the Care Act (2014) to meet the needs of people assessed as having eligible care and support needs, including people living with sensory impairments. To help meet some of these responsibilities, the Council currently purchase support services for children, young people, and adults with sensory impairments (hearing/ vision and dual impairments) that assist them to live independently and reduce isolation on an ad-hoc basis. The types of support purchased varies in response the needs of the people being supported and includes (but is not limited to) supporting adults with finances, correspondence, and accessing services and local facilities, and helping children and young people with communication skills and accessing wider communities.