THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR CARERS

The long-awaited National Strategy for Carers was published on 10th June 2008, signed by seven Government departments. In total the Strategy commits £255 million to create additional support for carers. It also sets out medium and long-term plans aimed at transforming the way that society treats carers.

Carers UK would be very interested to hear your views on the Strategy, how you think it will be implemented and what you feel are the major gaps. Please email policy@carersuk.org with any comments.

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The carers' strategy sets out the Government's short-term agenda and long-term vision for the future care and support of carers

New commitments in the carers’ strategy include: £150 million towards planned short breaks for carers; £38 million towards supporting carers to enter or re-enter the job market and £6 million towards improving support for young carers. Other schemes include the piloting of annual health checks for carers to help them stay well and training for GPs to recognise and support carers.   A more integrated and personalised support service for carers will be offered through easily accessible information, targeted training for key professionals to support carers, and pilots to examine how the NHS can better support carers.

Carers UK

June 2008

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