We want carers in Sheffield to feel recognised, valued and supported to live well while caring for someone. Our Carers’ Strategy sets out how we aim to achieve that, and our Delivery Plan outlines the practical steps we’re taking.
About the Carers’ Strategy
The Young Carer, Parent and Adult Carer Strategy was updated in February 2025. It commits to helping carers:
- live a life of their own alongside caring
- choose to care and stop caring without judgement
- access the same opportunities as everyone else in work, education and leisure
What carers told us
We’ve worked with unpaid carers to continue to review and refresh our strategy since it was first written in 2016.
Our carers told us that:
- the original commitments still matter and reflect what carers need
- Sheffield should be a welcoming and supportive place for carers to live and thrive
- a plan was needed to ensure commitments in the strategy became a reality so change could happen
That’s why we’ve focused on turning priorities into action.
About the Carers’ Delivery Plan
The Delivery Plan sets out what we’ll do to bring our strategy to life. It’s shaped by carers and delivered in partnership with local organisations including:
- Sheffield City Council
- Sheffield Carers Centre
- Sheffield Young Carers
- Sheffield Integrated Care Board
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
- University of Sheffield
Most importantly, unpaid carers are directly involved in guiding the plan and holding us to account.
How to get involved
If you’re a carer and would like to join us in making our strategy a reality, please get in touch by emailing carers@sheffield.gov.uk.