Carers’ Strategy
In North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire
In North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire
The All-Age Carers Strategy 2022–2026 for North Lincolnshire was published by North Lincolnshire Council.
Carers, partners, and key stakeholders helped shape the strategy. Together, they ensured it reflects real experiences and genuine priorities. Their full support now strengthens its commitment to carers across the area.
The strategy recognises the many different caring roles. Therefore, it includes adults, parent carers, working carers, and young carers. Each group faces unique challenges. However, all deserve equal opportunities to live well and work with purpose. Carers should also be supported to stay connected and remain active in their local communities.
The strategy works to create a stronger, more supportive environment. As a result, carers feel valued and included. It also gives carers a louder voice in shaping local services and future opportunities. Importantly, the strategy highlights the vital role carers play within their families and communities every day.
The vision for Carers in North East Lincolnshire is that “Carers of all ages in North East Lincolnshire are recognised for the vital contribution they make, and have a strong voice that influences improvements to support and services for carers. They are respected as partners in care and can access information, advice and support when they need it, and in the way that they choose. Carers are not expected to provide care, but if they choose to do so, they are supported to look after their own health and wellbeing and to have a life outside of their caring role, in work, education, training or leisure.”
Over the next 3 years, the Carers Partnership will work with the carer community, health and care workforce and wider system partners:
– increasing the identification of carers
– improving access to information
– driving improvements around support and services for carers
– improving routes for feedback on services that impact carers
The new North East Lincolnshire Carers Strategy 2023-2026 sets out the priorities and work that needs to be done to realise this vision.
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