Taking Action to Support Carers

A carers impact guide for commissioners and managers

Penny Banks, Colin Cheeseman
June 1999 | ISBN 978 1 85717 267 6 | 63 pages | £7.99

Carers play a vital role in the lives of people needing support at home, and agencies have a duty to support them in carrying out this demanding role. This in-depth guide aims to help local health services, local government, and voluntary and independent agencies improve their support to carers. It offers a detailed, practical look at the action they need to take to meet national policy and central directives, such as the government's National Strategy for Carers, and shows how joint working can improve services for carers.