Meeting: 14/12/2023 - CABINET (Item 8)
8 Carers Strategy Update 
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Minutes:
RESOLVED:
That Cabinet:
1. Notes highlights against the Carers’ Strategy delivery plan activity for 2022/23 and 2023/24 and the work that the Council and its partners does to support those with caring responsibilities in the Borough.
2. Provides any feedback on the draft 2023 – 2028 Joint Carers Strategy and delegates authority to the Cabinet Members for Health & Social Care and Children, Families & Education to agree the final Strategy after consultation.
Reasons for decision
Cabinet received an update on the key developments in delivering the current Carers Strategy Delivery Plans and noted the consultation on the draft 2023 to 2028 Joint Carers Strategy.
The Cabinet Member for Health & Social Care highlighted how national data showed that Hillingdon had the highest proportion of adult carers who found it easy to find support out of all of the eight North West London boroughs.
The Cabinet Member outlined a number of good practices and the excellent progress that had been made on the Strategy, including how schools were supporting young carers, support groups for bereaved carers, short breaks, outreach events and dementia cafes. It was explained, concerningly, that nearly 76% of assessments for support were refused by carers themselves, highlighted by the Select Committee, which would be taken by through the Borough’s Health & Wellbeing Board to investigate further.
The Leader of the Council expressed the Council’s gratitude for carers and how the Council would continue to support them.
Alternative options considered and rejected
None.
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Relevant Select Committee |
Health & Social Care |
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Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in) |
These decisions can be called-in by a majority of councillors on the above select committee by 5pm, 22 December 2023 |
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Officer(s) to action |
Gary Collier |
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Directorate |
Adult Services and Health |
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Classification |
Public - The report and any background papers relating to this decision by the Cabinet are available to view on the Council's website or by visiting the Civic Centre, Uxbridge. |