Carers Leads Network

Chair: Anne Canning, DASS, LB Hackney

Membership: This network is open to carers leads in Local Authorities, Clinical Commissioning Groups, NHS England (London region), Mental Health Trusts & Skills for Care (London region)

Key Aims for 2020/21

• Support the embedding of the carer element of the Care Act
• Organise an annual summer festival celebrating the role of carers across the Capital
• Organise an annual festive evening of music and fun to thank carers across the Capital
• Collate the finding from the ADASS carers festival self-assessment to identify the key regional priorities for 2021/22

Resources

• ADASS carers policy network
• Digital resources for carers – Carers UK
• Mobilise – support for carers 
• Resources for carers – Independent Living
• Skills for Care have  a number of resources designed to help employers and staff identify and support the carers they come into contact with
• Support and benefits for carers – NHS 
• Supporting adult carers – NICE guideline [NG150]

Recent News

Future meetings & events