Index
Local Context Partnership signatures
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Foreword
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Introduction
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Who is a Carer?
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The Impact of Caring
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The Value of Caring
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Finance and Resources Our Vision
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National Context
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Local Context
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Carers have told us
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Dorset Carers Strategic Vision - Challenges and Opportunities
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Working in Partnership to make things better
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Strategic Vision Implementation Plan
21, 22, & 23
Monitoring and Review of Finance and Performance Outcomes for Carers
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Glossary
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Useful Links
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We are pleased to present this Joint Pan Dorset Carers Strategic Vision 2016 - 2020 which has been produced in collaboration with carers and the eight statutory partners that make up the Better Together Programme. This strategic vision supports the creation of a single health and social care framework that will help to deliver improved services across Dorset for Carers. We want every carer in Dorset to be able to access appropriate and timely advice and support. We will identify and address the gaps and inequalities in current service provision for carers of any age; young carers, carers transitioning to become adults and adult carers. This includes support to carers providing end of life care and support to carers after caring responsibilities have ceased.
Our Key Principles and Values In supporting carers we will: • Be inclusive • Be fair • Be honest and open • Listen and involve • Ensure we respond to the needs of local communities • Show carers dignity and respect
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