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Carers Leads Bulletins

Carers Leads Policy bulletin Jan 12 (134 KB)

  • Govt gives extra £129m for NHS to support carers in 2012/13
  • See how your council ranks for supporting carers
  • Fewer carers assessed in 2010/11
  • Triple the number of carers identified immediately
  • Proof - health checks and breaks improve carer health

Carers Leads Policy bulletin Nov/Dec 11 (120 KB)

  • NHS not increasing spending on carers as requested
  • New NHS Operating Framework makes carers a top priority
  • High Court of Justice ruling on eligibility
  • Fewer people receiving support through adult social care

Carers Leads Policy bulletin Oct 11 (114 KB)

  • New GP action guide for carers published
  • How did your council perform in the social care satisfaction survey?
  • New duties for councils regarding parent carers
  • New citizen led markers to measure personalisation progress
  • Personal health budgets report and roll out