THAT:

(a)          the draft joint carers strategy for Herefordshire be approved;

(b)          the commissioning intentions at appendix 2 and the timetable for procurement of services for carers set out in paragraph 13 be approved; and 

(c)          the director for adults and wellbeing be authorised to award contracts for carers services for a period of up to five years and a maximum combined value not exceeding £1.23m.