Strategy a ‘thank you card’ to carers, says minister

The Government has promised that its National Carers’ Strategy will deliver tangible benefits to the thousands of people who provide care.

However, Kathleen Lynch, the junior health minister, said the strategy could not deliver new services in the short term due to economic restraints.

Ms Lynch said the document represented a ‘thank you’ card for the contribution made by carers to the provision of healthcare.