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Standing Commission on Carers (SCOC)

If you would like to contact the Chair or any of the members of the Commission or would like any further information about it's work please email scoc@dh.gsi.gov.uk

Message from the Chair

Dr.Philippa Russell (Chair of the Standing Commission on Carers)

I feel very privileged to have been invited by the Prime Minister to chair the Standing Commission on Carers. We have a major task ahead of us, but also a unique and probably 'once in a life time' opportunity to contribute to the national debate about the future shape of social care in this country. With major demographic changes, higher expectations of quality support amongst carers and a strong focus on self-directed care and independent living, we need new solutions to old problems.

I hope and believe that the Standing Commission has the potential to transform the future agenda for social care by putting carers at the heart of policy-making as equal partners in exploring new ways of maximising independence and developing high quality (and cost-effective) services fit for the 2lst century. It is a major challenge but I believe we can achieve transformation if we work together.

Terms of Reference

1. To work with Ministers to oversee the final stages of the revision of the Prime Minister's Strategy on Carers.

2. To begin a programme of work on the long-term challenges which will impact on carers.

3. To advise Ministers on the terms of reference for the second stage of the Standing Commission on Carers.

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