Unpaid Carers play a vital role in the health and social care system across Derby and Derbyshire, yet too often their contribution goes unrecognised and unsupported.

These reports bring together the voices of Carers and professionals to highlight the challenges Carers face in being identified, respected and supported, and the barriers to sharing information across the local care and health system.

They set out clear insights and practical recommendations to improve awareness, information sharing and partnership working, so Carers can access the right support at the right time - without having to fight to be heard.

Final 1.0 Carers Insight Report Derby Derbyshire Care Health System LG 02102025 (008).pdf (259 KB)

Final draft report 2.0 Information Sharing Derby Derbyshire ICS area LG 2102025.pdf (463 KB)

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Insight reports: the experience of identifying as a Carer and understanding the barriers to sharing data about unpaid Carers across the Derby & Derbyshire health and care system

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