CARE/CARERS

Carers at the heart of 21st century families and communities: a caring system on your side, a life of your own (10th June 2008)
The carers' strategy sets out the Government's short-term agenda and long-term vision for the future care and support of carers. The carers' strategy is underpinned by £255 million to implement some immediate steps alongside with medium and long-term plans. New commitments in the carers’ strategy include: £150 million towards planned short breaks for carers; £38 million towards supporting carers to enter or re-enter the job market and £6 million towards improving support for young carers. Other schemes include the piloting of annual health checks for carers to help them stay well and training for GPs to recognise and support carers. A more integrated and personalised support service for carers will be offered through easily accessible information, targeted training for key professionals to support carers, and pilots to examine how the NHS can better support carers.
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Self care: a national view in 2007 compared to 2004/05 (10th June 2008)
The Department of Health commissioned Ipsos MORI to undertake a longitudinal study, exploring attitudes of the public towards self care. This report presents the results of the 2007 study. A further study will be carried out in 2009.
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Click here for Part 2 - Views of people with long term conditions

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