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Unpaid Carers Strategy survey 2024

Introduction
Background - In 2020, the Hull Carers Partnership Board (HCPB) developed the Hull’s Integrated Carers Strategy 2020 – 2025.
The aim of this Strategy was to develop and maintain support arrangements for carers in Hull to live healthy, independent and meaningful lives whilst fulfilling their caring role effectively.
The HCPB value unpaid carers in Hull and recognise and appreciate the support they provide and impact this role has in the lives of the people they care for.
To help develop and deliver the support needed by unpaid carers, HCPB are asking unpaid carers to share they experiences, needs and views to inform the new Hull Carers Strategy. We would like to hear ‘your voices’ to enable us to understand if we delivered our prioritises within the current strategy and also shape a new strategy that delivers the best outcome for carer and the people they care for.
This consultation will be go live at the start of Carers Week on Monday 10th June 2024.
Your Caring Role.
As a carer what is important to you…? (please tick top 3 answers)
Please tell us if you agree or disagree to the following statement so we can understand if the prioritises set out in the current Hull Carers Strategy are being achieved.

Priority 1 – Integrated information and Advice
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I have access to the information I need, when I need it.
I am able to understand the information provided to me and it is in a format that suits my needs.
I am kept updated on all new developments relevant to my caring role in a timely manner.
I feel that carers have a strong presence within social media and there are clear links to local and national online and digital resources.
Priority 2 – Jointly commissioned integrated prevention and early intervention
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I am aware of how to access the preventative measures that are available to me to support in keeping well and able to continue my caring role (i.e. flu jab).
When I have contact with front line services, I feel that they have the necessary training and skills to recognise people acting as an informal caring and signpost them to available support.
I am able to access support when I need it first time round.
I have access to support in all settings such as GP surgeries and Hospital and this makes times of crisis easier for me.
I have access to a carer’s card and find it useful and beneficial.
I am supported through times of change and transition.
I am able to maintain my social and community networks and take part in activities that interest me.
I am able to maintain my overall health and wellbeing.
I feel recognised in my role as a carer and feel that my expertise as a carer is considered.
Priority 3 – Share integrated provision which support specific situations.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I am supported as a carer by my employer and given the flexibility I need to continue in my caring role.
Support is available to me when my caring role comes to an end and to make plans for my own future.
I am supported to access or re-access education, training and/or employment as I wish.
I have early access to the support I need which has improved my quality of life and reduced the risk of reaching crisis point in the future.
I feel understood, listened to and supported by the professionals who are working with me and am able to be honest and ask for help when I need it.
I have easy access to the equipment and adaptations I need when I need them without having to navigate complex processes.
I am able to access appropriate training to assist me to continue my caring role.
I was given the information and support I needed when I first became a carer i.e. at time of diagnosis.
Priority 4 – Shared Collaborative statutory activities.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I have access to good quality breaks from caring when I need it.
I know how and where I can find potential competent and trusted personal assistants.
I am supported to manage my personal budget or direct payment effectively.
I am happy that the carers assessment completed with me fully met my needs and the needs of the person I care for, and this has had a positive impact on my life.
What do you feel is good about being a carer?
Please select from the following list the top 3 things you feel would support you in your caring role.
Taking into account your answers so far, what so you think the main priorities for the new Hull Carers Strategy? Please tick the top 3 things.
Would you be interested in attending a focus group to discuss the findings of the survey to help shape and inform the carers strategy further?

If so, please contact the Carers Information & Support Service on:

chcp.carersinfo@nhs.net

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.