Decision details

The Group Director, Community & Children’s Services provided Members with the report which required Member approval for the Annual Report for 2017/18 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 Children & Young people spoke positively about the report and improvements recognised in respect of support, information and recognition of Carers.  She continued by enquiring whether any future intentions for a central access point would be taken forward to which the Group Director responded, advising that further work would need to be undertaken to make this achievable.

Following discussions it was RESOLVED:

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

2.    To note that the Annual Report was due in Welsh Government at the end of June 2018.  However, in line with previous practice which has been acceptable to Welsh Government, as the timeline of Cabinets in Merthyr Tydfil, 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.   

3.    To approve the Annual Report attached as Appendix 1 of the report for submission to Welsh Government.

4.    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. 

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