Our shared vision
Our shared vision describes what we want the strategy to achieve for carers in York. This is our vision:
In York, we care about the impact caring may have on you and the people you care for. We work in partnership with you and others to help you connect to consistent, flexible support that:
- recognises your diverse and unique needs
- prioritises your health and wellbeing
- helps you find a balance between caring and achieving your goals
- makes you feel valued, heard, and included
We need to be realistic about what we can achieve with our combined resources, and what we can control at a local level. But we are ambitious, and believe by working together more effectively and creatively, we can make a significant and positive difference to the lives of carers in York.
How we will oversee the strategy
This strategy is overseen through governance arrangements that ensure carers’ voices are central and that progress is monitored.
A Carers Action Group will be led by carers within the city. It will support delivery, share lived experience and highlight what needs to improve.
A Carers Strategy Group will provide oversight of the strategy and address any barriers to delivery. The group is made up of carers and other partners from health, education, the council and the voluntary and community sector.
We will report progress on our action plans through existing health and care partnership arrangements and council governance processes. This includes reporting to the Executive Committee if needed.