Decision

1. 1

The Director of Quality, Strategy, Delivery and Partnerships was in attendance to present a report which provided an update to the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee on progress against Sheffield’s multi-agency Carer’s Delivery Plan (2022-2030), including key achievements, challenges and planned activity. The report also provided an update on the carer’s elements of the Council’s CQC Improvement Plan and asks Committee to note progress and endorse the continued delivery priorities.

1. 2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:

a.    Reaffirms our commitment to people who are unpaid carers across the city, so they feel recognised, valued and supported

b.    Notes the constructive progress achieved on the Carers Delivery Plan, including improved carer outcomes, increased identification of carers, strong partnerships and innovative support through Carer Connect

c.     Acknowledge the progress made on the carer’s element of the CQC Improvement Plan, including strengthened operational practice

d.    Support the 2026/27 delivery priorities, including increasing identification support for hidden and under-represented carers, embedding young carers assessments, expanding digital support through Carer Connect, and strengthening carers’ voices across partnership delivery.

1. 3

Reasons for Decision

1. 3.1

Unpaid Carers make a vital contribution to the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities across Sheffield. We are committed to ensuring carers are recognised, valued and able to access the support they need, with partner continuing to work together to drive improvements and deliver meaningful change for carers throughout the city.

1. 3.2

Through our shared Carers Strategy and Delivery Plan, organisations across health, social care, education and the voluntary sector are aligning resources, expertise and activity to strengthen support for carers. This collaborative approach helps us meet our collective responsibilities, improve outcomes and ensure carers remain at the heart of service development and decision-making.

1. 4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

1. 4.1

Alternative Option 1: End the Carers Delivery Plan – rejected. This would reduce the focus on delivering the outcomes of the Carers’ Strategy with less accountability for supporting carers across the city.