Agenda item

Councillors to decide whether they wish to go out to tender for the Social  Isolation and Dementia initiative for a period of 12 months until April 2023.

Christie McFarlane introduced this item which sought approval to go out to tender and invite applications from organisation to deliver a Social Isolation and Dementia project to support isolated and vulnerable older people within the North East Area Council area.  The proposal involved the funding of a full time Support Worker for one year which, with on costs, would be a maximum of £40,000 per annum.

The report outlined in detail the aims and objectives of the initiative and how the project would be delivered and managed.

RESOVED that the Social Isolation and Dementia Initiative be supported and that approval be granted to go out to tender for the project involving the appointment of a Support Worker for one year at a maximum cost, inclusive of on costs, of £40,000.