Buckinghamshire County Council

Trevor BoydStrategic Director

Adults & Family WellbeingBuckinghamshire County Council

Carers’ Services The changes and what they mean

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Our response to carers is in line with the Government’s

National Strategy for Carers (2008)

“....Carers will be universally recognised and valued as being

fundamental to strong families and stable communities. Support

will be tailored to meet individuals needs enabling carers to

maintain a balance between their caring responsibilities and a life

outside of caring, whilst enabling the person they support to be a

full and equal citizen”

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“Recognised, Valued and Supported: Next step for Carers

Strategy 2010”

Key priorities for health and social care in supporting carers:

Identification and recognition A life outside caring Supporting carers to stay healthy Realising and releasing potential

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Listening to Carers Working with health Carer Support Services Current Climate Care and Support Bill

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Initial contact with health and social care services:

Working with GPs

Community Practice Workers

Working with hospitals

Contacting social care

Information and advice

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Social Care Staff working with Carers:

Ensure staff have the right skills and knowledge

E-learning module

Specialist training

Carer awareness

Comprehensive Guidance

Go To Person

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Social Care Staff working with Carers

Improvements to Carers’ Assessments:

Ensuring carers needs are met through Community Care Assessments

A Positive Experience of Carer’s Assessment

Carers’ rights

Face-to face meetings

Self Assessment available

Agreed support/action plans

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Services to Carers:

Support for the person they care for

Referral on to other appropriate social care services/support

Advice and information

Carers Direct Payments

Referral to Carers Bucks

Social Care Staff working with Carers (continued)

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Carers Support services

We consulted with Carers from January – March 2013

Held a consultation event with local carers

Developed detailed specification for the new service

Tender was published on 2 September 2013

Decision regarding the new service will be published in January 2014

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Brings together young carers and adult carers

Alignment to BCC’s Care Management services

Shared knowledge with BCC on carers needs – same system

Intensive support model for carers

Information and advice

Specific older carers service

Increased training and volunteering opportunities

Benefits of the new service model: