Decision - Carers Strategy, "Think Carer - building a Carer Friendly City"

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 29 Jun 2026 · effective 8 Jul 2026 approved Key decision GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Gemma Scambler

Published

30 Jun 2026

Reference

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As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report seeks approval to refresh the Carers Strategy, to provide a commitment and support to family and friend unpaid carers, and a framework for enabling services and organisation to ensure they are 'Carer Friendly'.

1) Approvethe CarersStrategy, "ThinkCarer –Building aCarer FriendlyCity 2026-2030", draft attached in Appendix 1. 2) Agree to delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Homes and Adult SocialCare, inconsultation withthe CabinetMember for Homesand Adult Social Care and the Carers Strategy Group, to make minor amendments required to ensure alignment with any relevant new legislation or policies that may come into force during the lifetime of this strategy.

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The report seeks approval for the Carers Strategy 2026-2030, which aims to support unpaid family and friend carers and encourage services and organisations across Brighton and Hove to become carer friendly. It builds on existing support, including the Carers Hub, carers assessments, respite, personal budgets and information services, with implementation funded through existing Better Care Fund arrangements.

Recommendation

Approve the Carers Strategy, “Think Carer – Building a Carer Friendly City 2026-2030”, and delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Homes and Adult Social Care, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Homes and Adult Social Care and the Carers Strategy Group, to make minor amendments required to align with new legislation or policies.

Financial impact

Implementation costs are funded within existing budget allocations: projected staffing resource of £0.032m and forecast contract spend of £0.091m. For 2025/26, the Integrated Care Board contribution to the Supporting unpaid carers workstream is £0.852m and the Council contribution is £0.182m.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Cabinet

Date in document

29 Jun 2026

Stakeholders named

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family and friend unpaid carersYoung Carersworking carersemployersCarers HubCommunity and Voluntary Sector servicesAdult Social Care Assessment ServicesPublic HealthNHS Surrey and SussexSussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustBrighton and Hove Carers CentreIntegrated Care Board

Next steps

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Cabinet to consider and approve the Carers Strategy 2026-2030.
If approved, implement the strategy through existing Better Care Fund and Council budget arrangements.
Develop the Carers Commitment process and related logo or award through co-production with carers.
Develop local carer awareness campaigns and online resources.
The Corporate Director for Homes and Adult Social Care may make minor amendments in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member and the Carers Strategy Group.

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