Worcestershire County Council · Awarded contract
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Award of Advocacy and Easy Read Translation Services for People with Learning Disabilities in Worcestershire

Awarded 01 Jul 2018

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Awarded01 Jul 2018
Value£0.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 5y 4mo ago3y term
Awarded 1 July 2018Expired 2 July 2021

Worcestershire County Council awarded a contract to SpeakEasy N.O.W for two services: giving people with learning disabilities a voice in Worcestershire through self-advocacy, membership of the Learning Disability Partnership Board and the People's Parliament, and an Easy Read translation service to make Council information more accessible by translating documents into Easy Read format using appropriate words and pictures.

The provider is required to ensure awareness of the services among people with learning disabilities and providers in the field, and to demonstrate effective partnership working and networking throughout Worcestershire.

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