Decisions for issue Carers Strategy Refresh

(1)       That the Carers Strategy refresh and key priorities to March 2013 be agreed.

(2)       That the development of a universal offer for carers of adults to be piloted from April 2012 for one year be agreed.

(3)               That it be agreed to continue the policy of providing services to carers whose savings fall below the nationally agreed statutory threshold.

(4)               That the reallocation of funding directed to individuals for a carer’s service to ensure that these services are available to a greater number of carers as detailed at paragraph 3.2.3. be noted.