Lead Member:  Councillor Cecilia Motley, Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health

Report of Tanya Miles, Executive Director of People

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet agree the adoption of the All-Age Carers Strategy review 2022 – 2027 and endorse the core objectives of the strategy.

The Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Communities was pleased to introduce the report setting out the All-Age Carer Strategy.  The Strategy would provide a clear framework for the commissioning and provision of services that will support unpaid and family carers of all ages to identify as a carer, maintain their own health and wellbeing, plan for their future and participate in family and community life.  She congratulated the team involved for their hard work developing the Strategy. 

It was confirmed during discussion that an action plan had been developed and this was to be split into manageable sections.  It was also acknowledged that the true number of carers was unknown. The Leader said it was an important role for members to highlight the offer available from the council if they came across carers in their communities.   A communications plan had been developed alongside the strategy with the aim of increasing numbers on the register and engagement with parish councillors would be part of this. 

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet agree the adoption of the All-Age Carers Strategy review 2022 – 2027 and endorse the core objectives of the strategy.