How the Carers Action Plan is set out
Themes were identified from what is important to carers. These have been developed into five key principles underpinning support for carers, and also priority areas for action. Direct quotations from carers are included throughout the action plan. This action plan will change as we move forwards together to deliver carers’ priorities in Camden.
Part I outlines the principles of supporting carers. These are fundamental and should underpin everything we do. It is thought that these will not change.
The principles are:
- Identifying as a carer is an essential step to accessing support
- Caring is intrinsically connected to a relationship
- A carer is an individual person with their own needs and context
- Caring responsibilities require time and energy
- Connected services are vital to carers
Part II are the priority areas carers have said should be our focus. As more information emerges, and work continues involving carers in the delivery of the plan, Part II will be updated to reflect the views and experiences of as many carers as possible.
The priorities are:
- Communication
- Information & Advice
- Mental Health Support
- Carer Conversations (assessments)
- Emergency / Future Planning
- Health and Hospital Discharge
- Young Adult Carers (YAC) Support
- Carers Breaks
- Accessibility
- Financial and Legal Support
- Employment, Education and Training
The Action Tracker in Part III will detail the steps to achieve each area for action. This will evolve as we work with carers, health, social care, and community organisations to find effective solutions. Once the possible ways forward have been mapped, timelines for delivery will be assigned to each of the actions. The tracker also has a section for progress that has been made against each priority.