We chat to the Director of Adult Social Care about Carers
Kent Count Council are seeking your feedback about their draft adult carers strategy. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions for Chris. We've got all the answers for you right here.
What do carers want?
Chris, and his team, have already heard from lots of carers about what they want and need, but they want to hear what you think too. The feedback they've heard has helped them to develop the strategy.
So far, Carers have told them that they want the following:
a quick response when they need help
support to keep their own identity
clear communication
social services to work better with other organisations, especially the NHS
the right advice and information
The strategy has three core principles:
- Supporting you to be you
- Best support possible at the right time
- A focus on making a difference and a positive change for carers
Read the strategy in more detail here
Listen to our conversation with Chris to hear his answers to other questions, such as how they plan to support carers financially and how will they find carers who aren't currently getting support.
You have until midnight on February 22nd to share your thoughts on the draft strategy.
Carers make an overwhelming contribution to the people they support, and society as a whole. We recognise your contribution and we want to make sure you get the support that you need.
