Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Corporate Director of Adult Social Care and Integration which seeks Executive approval of the York Carers Strategy 2026–2032.

Resolved (unanimously): That Executive approves the York Carers Strategy 2026-2032.

Reason: To provide a clear, co-produced framework for improving support to carers, aligned with statutory duties, corporate priorities and the Council’s improvement work following the CQC assessment.

The Corporate Director of Adult Social Care and Integration submitted a report which sought Executive approval of the York Carers Strategy 2026–2032.

The following annexes were attached to the report:

-       Annex A: York Carers Strategy 2026–2032

-       Annex B: York Unpaid Carers Consultation Report

-       Annex C: Human Rights and Equity Analysis Tool (HREAT).

The following officers were in attendance for this item:

-       Michael Melvin, Director of Safeguarding Adults

-       Harriet Smith, Integrated Commissioning Lead.

The Executive Member thanked all those involved in developing this piece of work. The consultation focussed on ensuring that unpaid carers had their voices heard and received the help and support they needed. That by taking part in the consultation, carers had directly influenced the support that was to be offered to those who provided care in York. Carers had explained the impact on their own health, their finances, their work and their ability to live their own lives. The aim was to make things as effective and supportive as possible.

It was reported that the consultation was open not only to carers, but also for the people they cared for, volunteers who supported carers, employers of carers and former carers. Their insight formed the basis of how to change, improve, and maintain the support that mattered most. Partners across the system were already beginning to formulate the new strategy that identified what support carers needed and how to strengthen and expand what existed.

Resolved (unanimously): That Executive approves the York Carers Strategy 2026-2032.

Reason: To provide a clear, co-produced framework for improving support to carers, aligned with statutory duties, corporate priorities and the Council’s improvement work following the CQC assessment.