Purpose

To approve the NNC All Age Carers
Strategy

Content

RESOLVED
 
KEY DECISION
 

That
the Executive approved the North Northamptonshire Council All Age
Carers Strategy 2024-2029.

 

Reasons for
Recommendation:
 

·      
The recommended approach ensures compliance with
NNC’s Care Act 2014 duties.
 

·      
Carers in North Northamptonshire have identified 5
key priorities, implementation of the Strategy is now required to
support these priorities.
 

·      
The Care Quality Commission now assesses how local
authorities meet their Care Act 2014 duties; the All-Age Carers
Strategy provides assurance in this area.
 
Alternative Options Considered
–
 
·      
Adapting the “Countywide Strategy”
developed by Northamptonshire Carers Association- this option does
not meet the specific needs of North Northamptonshire’s
carers.

 
·      
No Strategy in place - this option does not offer
commitment and support to carers, it will lead to confusion, a lack
of joined up approaches, and potential crisis for carers due to the
lack of support and prevention. This would also not achieve value
for money, as the cared for person may then need formal (paid for)
care, and the carer may develop their own health and support
needs.
 
·      
The proposed option most closely aligns with
NNC’s Corporate Plan Priority of “Active and Fulfilled
Lives”.
 
·      
The
recommended course of action supports the duties placed on NNC
through the Care Act 2014.