Approval of Camden Young Carers’ Strategy

May 6, 2026 Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care approved the adoption, publication, and implementation of the Camden Young Carers Strategy on 06/05/2026. The strategy aims to improve support and services for young carers. This includes creating safe places to talk, ensuring professionals understand young carers' needs, providing support when needed, and giving young carers a meaningful voice.

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Purpose

To consider the approval of the Camden Young Carers’ Strategy, which aims to improve support and services for Young Carers.

Decision

Consideration was given to a report of the Executive Director Children & Learning.

DECISION –

THAT having considered the results of the equalities impact assessment at Appendix B, and having due regard to the needs set out in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010, the Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care agrees the adoption, publication and implementation of the Camden Young Carers Strategy at Appendix A.

Reasons

For the reasons set out in the report.

Supporting Documents

SMDagenda 06May26.pdf
SMD Report 06May26.pdf
Appendix A - Camden Young Carers Strategy 2026 - 2029.pdf
Appendix C - Camden Young Carers Strategy Monitoring Framework 2026.pdf
SMDDecisionSheet 06May26.pdf
Appendix B - Camden Young Carers Strategy Equalities Impact Assessment.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date6 May 2026
Effective from14 May 2026
Expected date6 May 2026
Originally due15 Apr 2020
Lead officerLucy Sawyer
Subject to call-inYes