Agenda item

That the Slough Adult Carers Strategy 2023-26 set out at Appendix 2 be approved.

The Lead Member for adult social care introduced a report that sought approval of the Slough Adult Carers Strategy 2023-26.

The strategy set out how the Council, working with partners, would support and encourage carers to manage their own health and wellbeing and ensure the right support was known about and available at the right time.  The aim was to ensure that Slough was a place where carers could balance their caring roles with achieving a desired quality of life and minimise the negative impacts of caring on a persons health and wellbeing.  The Associate Director, People Strategy and Commissioning summarised the key aspects of the strategy which was set out in Appendix 2 to the report.

The Leader of the Council and several Lead Members commented on the vital role that carers played in the town, recognised them for the care they provided and commended the work done to produce a strategy that sought to support them.  The Cabinet noted the consultation feedback and equalities impact assessment before approving the strategy.

Resolved –  That the Slough Adult Carers Strategy 2023-26 set out at Appendix 2 be approved.