To consider the proposed new carers' strategy to support adults and children/young people who are carers in line with the Care Act, other legislation and best practice.  The strategy will set out local priorities based on feedback from local carers.

DECISION

1.    To note the contents of this report and approve the Carers’ Strategy, 2016-19 attached as Appendix 1 to the report.

2.    To note the contents of the Carers’ Dignity Charter which has been co-designed with carers, with a recommendation that it is endorsed by the council and health partners.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, HEALTH, ADULTS AND COMMUNITY (D. RADLEY)

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN’S SERVICES (D. JONES)

(Service Manager, Strategic Commissioning)