Agenda item

The meeting considered a report giving an update on the commissioning of an Integrated Carers Service and the development of the strategy action plan aimed at supporting carers to optimise their quality of life and continue to be effective in their caring role.  The meeting discussed the importance of making clear to carers the nature and extent of the support available to them, and making this better coordinated and easier to access and navigate.  There was a concern that not enough was done to identify those undertaking caring roles nor to point them in the direction of the support that was available.  The meeting noted the engagement with carers during the development of the Strategy and the importance that this continued as the action plan was taken forward.

RESOLVED that the commissioning of an Integrated Carers Service to maximise resources and outcomes for carers, as identified within the Carers Strategy and action plan, be supported.