The Draft Carers’ Commissioning Strategy is a document written by the Department of Adult Services, Housing and Health. It has been written with the help from the Carers’ Reference Group that consists of carers, workers from in-house services and the Voluntary Sector. This strategy explains how the department is going to continue to provide the kind of services that local carers say they need to help them in their caring role e.g.

• Advice and information;
• Flexible breaks services;
• Meeting carers health needs link with health
• Direct Payments;
• Provision of carers’ services (e.g. emotional support, supporting carers in employment/work or support to carers in the voluntary sector organisations);
• Young Carers and
• Access to services to carers from black and minority ethnic communities.

Who can give their views on the Draft Carers’ Commissioning Strategy?

If you are an unpaid/informal carer, caring for a husband, wife, family member, relative or friend on a regular basis we want your views on the strategy.

If you provide a service or support unpaid/informal carers we also want your views too on the strategy.

The Draft Carers’ Commissioning Strategy is to be consulted on over the next 3 months. Adult Services, Housing and Health welcome your views on the strategy.

You can forward your views by contacting norma.warner@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or Contact Norma Warner on 0115 8762433.

Carers’ Strategy 2008 - 2011

Draft Summary of the Carers’ Strategy 2008 - 2011

If you require this information in an alternative language, large print or Braille etc please contact Norma Warner, 0115 8762433.