Issue details

Carers Strategy

To seek approval for the revised Carers Strategy 2009-2014 and delivery plan

2009-2012

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Decision due: 16 Jun 2009 by Cabinet

Consultation process

Consultation via survey of carers’ priorities for the updated strategy and stakeholder consultation event. Reporting to HSP via Carers and Well-being Partnership Boards

DMT date and early discussion between AD and Cabinet Member: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care & Well-Being and Director of Adult, Culture and Community Services

SLT date: There is an ongoing debate about whether carers should be considered as a separate equality strand in Equality legislation. Disability discrimination law now applies to carers. Equalities and diversity issues are embedded in strategy development

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