Decision details

The Group Director, Community & Children’s Services provided Members with the report which required Member approval for the Annual Report for 2018/19 in relation to Carers, to be submitted to Welsh Government.

The Group Director provided a brief overview of the report, adding that the work to implement the Carers Strategy has complemented the Council's priorities to promote independence and positive lives for everyone including Carers of all ages.

The Cabinet Member for Adult Social Services and Welsh Language commented on the good work of carers across wales and the valuable provision that they provide, commenting on how such carers allowed for continued independence.

The Cabinet Member for Children & Young people spoke positively about the report and improvements recognised in respect of support, information and recognition of Carers. The Cabinet Member spoke of the heightened awareness with young carers and also the rewards and achievement events that were undertaken.

Following discussions

1.    To note the contents of the report.

2.    To note that the Annual report is also being submitted for approval by the Cabinet in Merthyr Tydfil and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

3.    To note the Annual Report was due in Welsh Government at the end of May 2019.  However, in line with previous practice which has been acceptable to Welsh Government, as the timeline of Cabinets in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Councils and UHB Board meetings did not neatly fit, a draft report will be submitted, with the final version sent to Welsh Government following approval by all three partners.   

4.    To approve the Annual Report attached as Appendix 1 for submission to Welsh Government.

5.    To note that work relating to Carers is being taken forward as part of the Regional Plan for the implementation of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, specifically through implementation of the Cwm Taf Carers Strategy 2016-19 approved by partners in July 2016. 

(N.B. Following conclusion of this item, the Leader took forward the Chair).