Purpose

To update Cabinet on the current unpaid carers services in Flintshire including the outcome of the recent procurement exercise and review by the ombudsman.

Decision

That Cabinet:

(a)       Acknowledges the update on the process of recommissioning unpaid carers services;

(b)       Acknowledges the outcome of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) “Own Initiative” Investigation into Carers Services and the progress made against the resulting action plan; and

(c)        Acknowledges the positive work underway with the North East Wales Carers Information Service (NEWCIS) to develop our unpaid carers services and the Carers Centre as a hub for unpaid carers in Flintshire.