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Carers Scotland work with and on behalf of unpaid carers who provide support to family and friends who have disabilities, long term conditions or frailty associated with older age to enable them to live independently in their own homes and communities.
Carers Scotland can provide specialist information on a range of topics, including…
✔️ benefits and financial support
✔️ how to get practical support
✔️ challenging decisions
Get in touch by phone on 0808 808 7777 or email advice@carersuk.org.
The Unpaid Carer Hustings is your opportunity to ask the political parties about their stance on carers' issues.
All the major parties will be represented and Carol Mochan MSP from Scottish Labour is already confirmed to attend.
Book you place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-e...
Carer Awareness & Support Training
Wed 29 April, 12 - 1pm
This session is aimed at professionals who want a better understanding of what it means to be a carer and how carers can be supported both in and out of the workplace.
Find out more and register: uk.emma-live.com/AwarenessSupp
Looking after a relative, friend or neighbour who relies on you for support?
Become a Carers UK member for free. You’ll receive the latest carer news, be part of our online community, and join our movement for change.
Learn more: www.carersuk.org/get-involved/join-us/become-a-free-member/
With a Scottish Election coming up in May, we are asking the political parties in Scotland to ensure all unpaid carers can fully benefit from their right to a break.
Find our full manifesto here: www.carersuk.org/media/qivari...
#CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a fun challenge, where you can also raise some money to improve the lives of carers?
The Glasgow Kiltwalk is coming up on 25 - 26 April.
Find how you can get involved here: thekiltwalk.co.uk/events
The Unpaid Carer Hustings is your opportunity to ask the political parties about their stance on carers' issues.
All the major parties will be represented and Carol Mochan MSP from Scottish Labour is already confirmed to attend.
Book you place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-e...
Take part in the study of a support app designed to help you manage acute stress, wellbeing, and emotional impact of challenging or traumatic incidents.
Participate here: hass.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Contact Bill Hodgson:
Hass-sentinelprojects@strath.ac.uk
or Tel: 0141 548 5979
Looking after someone? Need to talk? Our online forum, Carers Connect, offers a space for carers to share experiences, get things off your chest and find mutual support.
Sign up as a member for free and join the conversation: www.carersuk.org/get-involved/join-us/become-a-free-member/
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a fun challenge, where you can also raise some money to improve the lives of carers?
The Glasgow Kiltwalk is coming up on 25 - 26 April.
Find how you can get involved here: thekiltwalk.co.uk/events
With a Scottish Election coming up in May, we are asking the political parties in Scotland to ensure unpaid carers can stay well by providing annual health checks, flexible GP and hospital appointments and improved access to regular screening for unpaid carers.
#CarersVotesCount
Carers Scotland can provide specialist information on a range of topics, including…
✔️ benefits and financial support
✔️ how to get practical support
✔️ challenging decisions
Get in touch by phone on 0808 808 7777 or email advice@carersuk.org.
Looking after a relative, friend or neighbour who relies on you for support?
Become a Carers UK member for free. You’ll receive the latest carer news, be part of our online community, and join our movement for change.
Learn more: www.carersuk.org/get-involved/join-us/become-a-free-member/
Carer Awareness & Support Training
Wed 29 April, 12 - 1pm
This session is aimed at professionals who want a better understanding of what it means to be a carer and how carers can be supported both in and out of the workplace.
Find out more and register: uk.emma-live.com/AwarenessSupp
Take part in the study of a support app designed to help you manage acute stress, wellbeing, and emotional impact of challenging or traumatic incidents.
Participate here: hass.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Contact Bill Hodgson:
Hass-sentinelprojects@strath.ac.uk
or Tel: 0141 548 5979
Looking after someone? Need to talk? Our online forum, Carers Connect, offers a space for carers to share experiences, get things off your chest and find mutual support.
Sign up as a member for free and join the conversation: www.carersuk.org/get-involved/join-us/become-a-free-member/
With a Scottish Election coming up in May, we are asking the political parties in Scotland to ensure unpaid carers can stay financially secure by requiring all organisations with public funding to be Carer Positive.
Find our full manifesto here: www.carersuk.org/media/qivari...
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a fun challenge, where you can also raise some money to improve the lives of carers?
The Glasgow Kiltwalk is coming up on 25 - 26 April.
Find how you can get involved here: thekiltwalk.co.uk/events
The National Carer Organisations invite you to join us for a hustings session ahead of the Scottish Parliament Elections.
Wednesday 15 April
11.30am - 1.00pm
Online event
All of the main political parties will be represented.
Find out more and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-e...
With a Scottish Election on the horizon, we are asking political parties in Scotland to ensure unpaid carers are supported by allocating at least 25% of Carers Act funding to local carers’ support organisations, in addition to the funding they currently receive.
#CarersVotesCount
Carers Scotland can provide specialist information on a range of topics, including…
✔️ benefits and financial support
✔️ how to get practical support
✔️ challenging decisions
Get in touch by phone on 0808 808 7777 or email advice@carersuk.org.
Carer Awareness & Support Training
Wed 29 April, 12 - 1pm
This session is aimed at professionals who want a better understanding of what it means to be a carer and how carers can be supported both in and out of the workplace.
Find out more and register: uk.emma-live.com/AwarenessSupp
The Unpaid Carer Hustings is your opportunity to ask the political parties about their stance on carers' issues.
All the major parties will be represented and Brian Whittle MSP from the Scottish Conservatives is already confirmed to attend.
Book you place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-e...
With a Scottish Election coming up in May, we are asking the political parties in Scotland to ensure unpaid carers are supported by introducing mandatory Young Carer Awareness Training to all education staff.
Find our full manifesto here: www.carersuk.org/media/qivari...
#CarersVotesCount
The National Carer Organisations invite you to join us for a hustings session ahead of the Scottish Parliament Elections.
Wednesday 15 April
11.30am - 1.00pm
Online event
All of the main political parties will be represented.
Find out more and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-e...
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a fun challenge, where you can also raise some money to improve the lives of carers?
The Glasgow Kiltwalk is coming up on 25 - 26 April.
Find how you can get involved here: thekiltwalk.co.uk/events
Carer Awareness & Support Training
Wed 29 April, 12 - 1pm
This session is aimed at professionals who want a better understanding of what it means to be a carer and how carers can be supported both in and out the workplace.
Find out more and register: uk.emma-live.com/AwarenessSupp
With a Scottish Election coming up in May, we are asking the political parties in Scotland to ensure unpaid carers can stay well by investing in and delivering a dedicated ‘Tackling Carer Health Inequalities’ strategy for Scotland.
#CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount
Looking after a relative, friend or neighbour who relies on you for support?
Become a Carers UK member for free. You’ll receive the latest carer news, be part of our online community, and join our movement for change.
Learn more: www.carersuk.org/get-involved/join-us/become-a-free-member/
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a fun challenge, where you can also raise some money to improve the lives of carers?
The Glasgow Kiltwalk is coming up on 25 - 26 April.
Find how you can get involved here: thekiltwalk.co.uk/events