Carers strategy
Great practice / Carers strategy
Our Dorset Carers Collaboration – Carers Engagement in the BCP Carers Services Review
In December 2021, carers of people living in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council area were invited to take part in a local survey as part of a review of carers services and to inform the development of the BCP Carers Strategy. The survey was developed in collaboration with Carers, councillors, and practitioners.
Adult carers / Digital support
Carers Improvement Programme
Haringey Council is reviewing its overall strategy and the support offered to carers. In line with the principles set out in the ‘Haringey Deal’ a commitment the council is making to co-producing its work, they want to make sure carers have an active role in influencing and developing the new approach.
Great practice / Carers strategy
Adult Carers Programme
In 2021, Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) embarked on a journey to test out a new approach to producing a local plan to support carers, with carers themselves at the heart of the development process.
All-age carers / Great practice
The implementation of a new joint carers strategy
Nottinghamshire County Council's new Carers Strategy was fully co-produced by carers with lived experience along with other key Stakeholders.
Great idea / Carers strategy
All-Age Carers Strategy and Programme
The London Borough of Waltham Forest has refreshed its All-Age Carers Strategy in 2023, and has adopted a 3 year pro-active strategy that will drive and deliver positive outcomes for unpaid carers of all ages in Waltham Forest. This includes young carers, parent carers, adult carers, and a universal offer of personalised information, advice and guidance.
Young adult carers / All-age carers
Working together to support carers in Barnet
Barnet Council's with carers is led by Barnet Carers Centre (BCC), who led on co-production for a new strategy, as well as chairing the new partnership board.