Decision details

The Group Director, Community and Children’s Services presented to Cabinet the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Carers Annual Report for 2019/20, for approval for submission to Welsh Government.

The Cabinet Member for Adult Community Services & Welsh Language voiced his support for the report and commented that the pandemic had emphasised the importance of the role of carers.

The Cabinet Member for Children & Young People thanked the Group Director for the report and commented that it was disappointing that the Young Carers Annual Achievement Award Ceremony would not take place as a result of Covid-19 and social distancing restrictions, but was pleased to note that it would be held virtually.

The Cabinet RESOLVED:

1.      To approve the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Carers Annual Report for 2019/20;

2.    To note, as in previous years, that the Annual Report has been submitted in draft to Welsh Government, pending its approval by Cabinet and similar executive arrangements at Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend County Borough Councils and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The final version will be sent to Welsh Government following approval by all four regional partners; and

3.    To note the positive work undertaken relating to carers across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg region in line with an agreed regional Statement of Intent for Carers (included within the Annual Report at Appendix 1)