Issue details

This strategy is for all unpaid carers who live in York (or are caring for someone who lives here) and
those whose caring role has recently ended. It is also for the people they care for, their families and
friends, and the people and organisations that support them.

Purpose of Report: This Carers Strategy sets out our shared commitment to improving outcomes for unpaid carers in York. It has been developed with carers and with partners across health, care, education and the voluntary and community sector, reflecting a collective approach to supporting carers.
The strategy is shaped by carers’ lived experience, local evidence, and partnership working. It sets out four focus areas where we will concentrate our efforts, alongside clear governance and accountability arrangements to ensure progress is monitored and learning is acted upon
Focus Area 1: Improve support for carers
Focus Area 2: Improve how we identify and recognise carers
Focus Area 3: Improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life of carers
Focus Area 4: Improve joint working

Members are asked to agree the Strategy and the governance arrangements.