To respond to the Adult Social Care and Strategic Housing Scrutiny Committee review of Carers’ Services in Herefordshire.

THAT

                        a)         the Scrutiny review of support for carers in Herefordshire be noted;

b)          the executive’s response to the recommendations (see Appendix 1 to the report) be approved; and

c)           an updated report be presented to the Cabinet Member in the Autumn to reflect recent changes in legislation.

The majority of the review’s recommendations are welcomed, and it is acknowledged that considerable improvement has been achieved for Carers Services over the past two years, led by Integrated Commissioning, social care provider services and third sector organisations.

That the review, its recommendations and action plan are rejected or revised for further consideration.