National Carers' Strategy (2012)

The National Carers' Strategy (2012) sets out Government policy for those who care for older persons, children and adults with an illness or a disability. Its aim is to support people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. The Strategy aims to recognise, support, and empower carers to manage their physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing and contains actions to implement the following national goals: (1) to recognise the value and contribution of carers and promote their inclusion in decisions relating to the person they are caring for; (2) to support carers to manage their physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing; (3) to support carers to care with confidence through the provision of adequate information, training, services and supports; and (4) to empower carers to participate as fully as possible in economic and social life.