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Minutes of the Previous Meeting (including matters arising) PDF 421 KB To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 28 January 2021, and to deal with any matters arising. Minutes: RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 28 January 2021, be approved and signed as a correct record. |
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Supporting carers in their caring role PDF 835 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: CARER FRIENDLY Southampton – supporting carers in their caring role
The Panel considered the report of the Director of Legal and Business Operations requesting that the Panel consider the comments made by the invited guests and use the information provided as evidence in the review.
A carers perspective – Young carers Alex, Ellie-May, Leah, Zunayrah
· A vox pop outlining the views of young carers was played to the Panel, and 3 young carers, Leah, Ellie-May and Zunayrah, supported by Jo Payne from No Limits, informed the Panel about their experiences. · Additional support in schools; considering the views of young carers during health assessments; an awareness day or a session in a PSHE lesson in school about young carers; support with transitioning to adult services; and, a young carers card were among the issues identified by the young carers as initiatives that would help them.
A carers perspective – Adult carer Claire
· A vox pop outlining views of adult carers on the support they receive in their caring role was played for the Panel. In addition, Linda Lawless, Service Manager at Carers in Southampton, interviewed Claire who is a single parent and carer for 2 sons, one who is 26 and is severely autistic, and a 14yr old on the autistic spectrum. · The vox pop identified the challenge transitioning to adult services. Most children do not go directly to adult mental health services from CAMHS. Processes and language simplification was also raised (Re:Minds group develop their own leaflets to help carers and CAMHS have asked for these to be drafted) as was waiting lists, resources, training for carers and assessments. · Claire found accessing Social Care to be a challenge. Knowledge of the system is essential as it is difficult to know where to go to in order to access care. Claire identified the transition from children’s services to adult services to be a difficult time. Great Oaks School were helpful but for carers and children the 16-18 age is daunting. · Mencap and Rose Road provide paid for support via Direct Payments. No training has been provided on how to be a carer and Claire would have welcomed peer support, but she now offers this to new carers. · Resources and time limited the City Council’s ability to support her.
Hampshire Young Carers Alliance – Lee Culhane
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