Meeting these priorities will involve undertaking a range of activities to support carers across the city. The impact or effectiveness of these activities can be measured using outcomes. Through the implementation of the Joint Carers’ Strategy, a range of short term, medium term and long term outcomes will be met as outlined in the table below: Short term outcomes Medium term outcomes Long term outcomes Carers are identified early Carers report easier Carers have choice, and assessed quickly access to appropriate collaboration and control carer support or services in their caring roles Carers have accessible Carers sustain their and up-to-date appropriate Carers feel supported by physical, social and information services and have mental wellbeing increased confidence Carers report being well towards their caring Carers report economic informed about issues responsibility wellbeing relevant to their caring role Carers are offered help Carers have improved with financial planning/ personal safety in relation benefits advice/ general to their caring role advice Carers report easier Carers report improved access to social, health and wellbeing recreational and therapeutic opportunities Carers report improved confidence in planning, Carers are supported to shaping and purchasing address their own health services for themselves and wellbeing and the person they care for These outcomes will be met from the various activities of all stakeholders and agencies in the form of identifying carers, referral, assessment, planning and support. FUTURE USE OF RESOURCES
Meeting these priorities will involve undertaking a range of activities to support carers across the city. The impact or effectiveness of these activities can be measured using outcomes. Through the implementation of the Joint Carers’ Strategy, a range of short term, medium term and long term outcomes will be met as outlined in the table below: Short term outcomes Medium term outcomes Long term outcomes Carers are identified early and assessed quickly Carers have accessible and up-to-date appropriate information Carers report being well informed about issues relevant to their caring role Carers have improved personal safety in relation to their caring role Carers report easier access to social, recreational and therapeutic opportunities Carers are supported to address their own health and wellbeing Carers report easier access to appropriate carer support or services Carers feel supported by services and have increased confidence towards their caring responsibility Carers are offered help with financial planning/ benefits advice/ general advice Carers report improved health and wellbeing Carers report improved confidence in planning, shaping and purchasing services for themselves and the person they care for Carers have choice, collaboration and control in their caring roles Carers sustain their physical, social and mental wellbeing Carers report economic wellbeing These outcomes will be met from the various activities of all stakeholders and agencies in the form of identifying carers, referral, assessment, planning and support. FUTURE USE OF RESOURCES
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