Decision details

The Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing submitted a report regarding Bury’s Pilot to support working carer’s to retain employment. The funding secured is £125,032 over a period of two years.

The pilot will build upon existing carer’s services and support in Bury and build an evidence base to promote the use of assistive technology. A dedicated project officer will be recruited to ensure that key stakeholders, including employers, are involved throughout.

Delegated decisions:

1.   That approval be given to support the aims and objectives of the pilot to support carer’s to remain in paid work.

2.   That approval be given to the Council participating in the pilot.

3.   That approval be given to support being provided to managers and carer’s to be part of the pilot.

4.   That approval be given to support the implementation of any recommendations that come out of the pilot (eg refreshing carer-friendly policies and procedures).

Reason for the decision:

Bury’s carer’s play a vital role in service delivery. The pilot seeks to ensure that carer’s are able to stay in employment.       

Other option considered and rejected:

To reject the recommendation.