Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services.

 Members considered a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services and noted that this was a very high-level strategy, which would lead to an action plan and measured outcomes.  Members commended a good report.

Members noted that only 55 carers were registered as being eligible for assistance but 576 were self-identified.  The Director advised that the Department were seeking to address this via a rigorous communications campaign across GP surgeries and other effective means.    The challenge of assisting young carers was also discussed and officers advised that awareness of self-identification was raised through schools and youth services.  Members noted that appreciation for carers was shown at various events across the City Corporation.

RESOLVED, That – the Carers’ Strategy, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, be approved.