The Government Carer Strategy published last week appears to have listened to what carers need, so lets hope the goals are seen through.

The Strategy will aim to:

- Put £150m towards carers having short breaks.

- £38m will go towards support for carers entering or re-entering the job market.

- £6m for improving support for young carers.

- Other aims include annual health checks for carers to help them stay fit and well.

- Training for GPs to recognise and support carers.

- As well as a personalised support service for carers being offered and targeted training for key professionals to support carers.

Although it's ambitious, the Government plan by 2018 to have carers recognised as expert partners in care and be able to have a life of their own.