We want your views on our new Carers and Young Carers Strategy
Overview
Barnet Council and its key partners across health and social care, are committed to develop and improve support services for carers across the borough and would like to make sure that the voice of carers and young carers are heard at every phase in this process.
We received 270 responses to the online survey for carers strategy. A further 30 carers and young carers were engaged via remote, and in-person focus groups, led by Barnet Carers Centre.
Feedback from this robust co-production and engagement activity has informedContinue reading
We want your views on our new Carers and Young Carers Strategy
Overview
Barnet Council and its key partners across health and social care, are committed to develop and improve support services for carers across the borough and would like to make sure that the voice of carers and young carers are heard at every phase in this process.
We received 270 responses to the online survey for carers strategy. A further 30 carers and young carers were engaged via remote, and in-person focus groups, led by Barnet Carers Centre.
Feedback from this robust co-production and engagement activity has informed the development of our new Carers Strategy.
This strategy will help the council to carry out its duties to support carers in their caring role. By working closely across the Council and with the wider community and carers of all ages, we aim to achieve the priorities and outcomes outlined within this strategy.
What are we seeking your views on
Our draft Carers Strategy 2023 – 2028 includes priorities and outcomes, that have been developed with the direct involvement of over 300 Barnet Carers through the co-production and engagement work led by our commissioned provider, Barnet Carers Centre, and in partnership with colleagues across the Council, Health, and the voluntary sector.
The strategy sets out important context around carers and young carers support services in Barnet and lays the foundation for critical next steps. Based on the feedback collected, we have outlined key outcomes in the strategy that will inform our action plan to implement the strategy.
We would like to hear your thoughts and comments on this new Carers Strategy, but in particular, we are seeking your views on the over-arching priorities to guide our action planning, which are as follows:
- Proactive identification of carers and young carers.
- Individualised support so that carers and young carers can get the support they need and are entitled to.
- Involving carers to shape future services and support offer.
- Raising the profile of carers and young carers.
We welcome views from all our residents who identify as carers and young carers, and any carers who care for Barnet residents. We also welcome feedback from local organisations and community groups.
How to have your say:
We are keen to hear your views on our proposals and encourage you to have your say.
Please review the strategy and send your feedback at sameen.zafar@barnet.gov.uk, or alternatively you can write in and send in your comments to: C/O Sameen Zafar, London Borough of Barnet, First Floor 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
If you’d like support in reviewing the strategy and in providing your feedback, please contact us at the above email address.
Also, if you’d like to help us co-produce the action plan to implement the Carers Strategy, then please get in touch at the above email address.
What happens after the consultation engagement closes?
The next step will be to take on board your feedback, and then translate this strategy into action so that it makes a real and lasting difference to the health and wellbeing of carers of all ages.
A Carers and Young Carers Strategy Implementation board will be developed to have oversight of strategy implementation including the action plan. Actions to deliver the strategy will be informed by feedback and recommendations from carers.
