Review of Respite for Carers.

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A decision made (29/05/2007) regarding: Review of Respite for Carers.

Subject:	Review of Respite for Carers
Decision Reference:	MD-H SS-2007-0035		Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?			Report File ref:
Written report – Title	Review of Respite for Carers
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Review Steering Group comprising Marnie Baudains, Directorate Manager, Social Services, John Cox, Service Manager, Adult Social Work, Dr Margaret Bayes, Chairman, Jersey Association of Carers, Mrs Fiona Hagg, Carer Representative.
Decision(s): 1) The Minister approved the development of a Carers Strategy for Jersey in line with the recommendation of the Review of Respite Services for Carers. 2) The Minister approved the establishment of an independently chaired Strategy Development Group comprising senior representatives of States departments (Health and Social Services, Social Security, Education, Sports and Culture), voluntary sector service providers and representative bodies, including, in particular, the Jersey Association of Carers (JACI).
Reason(s) for decision: In December 2005, at the request of the Jersey Association of Carers, a review of respite services for carers was commissioned by the Chief Executive of Health and Social Services. The key recommendation – that a Carers Strategy for the Island should be developed – requires the leadership of the Health and Social Services Ministry and the participation of a number of other States and voluntary sector agencies.
Action required: The Directorate Manager of Social Services to forward to States Greffier, and Publication Editor, for submission to the States as an RC.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision: 29 May 2007