Improving Support for Carers

In February 2009, East Sussex County Council asked how they could improve the support they provide in the five areas the Government believes are most important for carers’ well-being. They used a questionnaire to gather a wide range of views from carers across East Sussex, and held two focus groups where older carers from rural parts of the county and carers from minority communities gave  their views.

As a result ESCC report that they have listened to the responses and the attached documents outline briefly what was heard and what will be done with the information. Find full detailed results on this website: www.eastsussex.gov.uk/haveyoursay

ESCC are now moving into the second stage of this consultation, which is open to all members of the public. Your views have been used to develop a new draft strategy for supporting carers over the next five years, and ESCC want to check that the plans fit in with the priorities identified.

Have your say on these vital issues for carers online here: www.eastsussex.gov.uk/haveyoursay  Or request a copy of the questionnaire, or download a copy below.

Write to: Debbie Charman (Strategic Commissioning Manager for Carers), Adult Social Care, A Floor, North Block, PO Box 5, County Hall, FREEPOST LW134, Lewes BN7 1BR
Email: debbie.charman@eastsussex.gov.uk