Quarrier Carer Support Service Aberdeenshire: Capacity Building Project (360G-SCVO-a133z00000KpODPAA3)

We seek your generous funding to support our pilot project trialling a new online interactive platform provided by The Viewpoint Organisation. This application will enable us to engage digitally with young carers with report writing and information sharing. The Viewpoint Organisation offers a well-established digital approach which promotes the engagement and participation of children and young people in decisions that affect them. It is used by many Children’s Services Departments in Scotland, as well as elsewhere in the UK. The Viewpoint digital resources for Statements and Support Plans for young carers and young adult carers are provided on an annual licence basis. The resources can be accessed through a device browser or through an app for mobile devices. All information is securely stored online and can be accessed for reporting on the collective views of young carers, identifying common issues and concerns as well as what is going well. The licence includes all setting up costs, updates and there is no restriction on the number of uses or users. In addition to the Viewpoint licence, your support will also enable us to invest in updating the staff team’s laptops as the current models are inhibiting the digital capacity of staff. This is a particular challenge as there is now a significant need for the right technology as the service expands the range of supports available to carers following the pandemic.