Unpaid carers
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Unpaid carers
We know that unpaid carers are likely to be under additional pressure during the current pandemic. Many of you are trying to juggle work and study, with an increasing caring role, while…
Am I considered an unpaid carer?
The Scottish Government defines a carer as “an individual who provides or intends to provide care for another individual.” You do not have to live with the person you care for and…
What support is available for carers?
To find out about local carer support services, including carer centres near you, Care Information Scotland provides a detailed list of all carer centres and young carers services across Scotland: Care Information Scotland. Shared Care Scotland have compiled a comprehensive list of home-based…
PPE: advice for unpaid carers providing personal care
The Scottish Government has published advice for unpaid carers who visit or live with a friend or family member to provide help with personal care such as washing or dressing. The advice details the situations…
A webinar programme for health and social care staff
We are hosting a number of webinar sessions with a focus on Health and Wellbeing, details of these can be found in the table below. We will be adding additional sessions to…
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