Commitment to Carers

Somerset Council, NHS Somerset and a range of community groups have worked together to define principles that health and social care services in Somerset should follow to better support unpaid carers, who contributed to a plan for the future. It is called the Commitment to Carers.

The Community Council for Somerset, operating as Thrive, and representatives of its Somerset Carers Service attended the plan launch in March 2024.

The Commitment to Carers aims to enhance the quality of life for carers and those they care for. This is by improving their experience of health and social care and supporting them to access information and opportunities to keep healthy and live well while they carry out their vital caring roles.

You can view the summary and full reports here.