Darlington's Commitment to Carers 2023-28

Darlington Council is committed to supporting carers and raising awareness.

Read Darlington's Commitment to Carers 2023-28 [pdf document] to find out more about what we have done and what we plan to do.

Darlington’s Commitment to Carers has been co-produced by members of the Carers’ Strategy Steering Group (CSSG) and family carers in Darlington. It sets out how Darlington will identify, recognise and support both the approximately 9800 people who identified themselves as carers in the 2021 census and the many other people who take on caring responsibilities everyday. Some of these may not see themselves as carers, seeing themselves primarily as a mum or dad, husband or wife, brother or sister.

Our aim is that all people in Darlington have the information they need to recognise themselves as a carer at the earliest opportunity. They are then able to access the advice, information and support they need to carry out this role whilst minimising the impact on their health, wellbeing, work and other personal commitments.

The CSSG meets every 6 – 8 weeks and we are always looking for more carers to join the group or to receive minutes.

If you would like to get involved, please visit Darlington Carers Support [external link].