Award of Family Autism Information Advice and Guidance Service to Carlisle Mencap

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Westmorland and Furness Council awarded a contract to Carlisle Mencap for the Family Autism Information Advice and Guidance Service, a non-statutory service that supports families and young people affected by autism.

The service operates alongside the Council's statutory duties under legislation including the Child Poverty Act, Children Act 1989, 2004 and 2006, Children and Families Bill, Localism Act 2011, Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 and the Equality Act 2010.

The provider is required to take account of Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 10 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Children Act 1989, ensuring the wishes and feelings of children are ascertained and given due consideration when determining services or actions.

The contract value is £57,420.