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Page 1 The Network News South Lanarkshire Council The New Victoria Hospital 0141 201 6000 This Newspaper is FREE so pick me up and take me home General enquiries Southern General 0141 201 1100 The Carers Network produce 4,500 newspapers quarterly. By becoming a member Page 1 The Big Belter 0303 123 1015 Charity Cycle Run Follow instructions for services and area required. Western Infirmary 0141 211 2000 you will automatically be sent a copy of the Network News.

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The Welfare Rights Officers University Hospital Hairmyres 01355 585 000 The Network News comes in hard copy or, if you supply the Network with your email address, we can send you an electronic copy. For your copy call the Carers supporting Carers Community Hospital Numbers Page 3 Adult Carers Support Plan

are based at South Lanarkshire Council Network on 01698 285 163 or email [email protected]

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Emergency Social Work Service North Lanarkshire 0800 121 4114 Lanarkshire Carers Centre 01698 428090 Team Sky Move Over! - 3 Get Cycling for The Network Page 4 Carer Champion NHS Helpline Freephone 111 Programme Citizens Advice Bureau

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raising funds in aid of our Young Page 4 Partners helping to identify East Kilbride 01355 263 698 The next issue of this Newspaper will be January 2019. Should you wish Carers Family Fun Day, planned for anything published the deadline date is 5th December 2018. Tell us about any Carers the end of the year. The team are: Clydesdale 01555 664 301 activities, groups or stories that we can share with our Carers. We would Sandy Gillespie (right) a Fire Service Page 5 Have your say on Monkland love to hear from you. You can also do this through Facebook & Twitter.

Cambuslang / Rutherglen 0141 646 3191 hospital Officer and Carer for his mother May.

Sandy has a history of charitable To support GDPR Page 5 Are you caring for someone If you have found this work & overseas training with with Dementia

newspaper useful then The Carers International Fire & Rescue and is The Carers Network is now fully please pass it on to Page 5 Hands on Project Network GDPR Compliant both a stem cell and regular blood someone you think it may donor and a young persons’ mentor; Hamilton Sounds Page 5 be of interest to and tell Eamon Murray (middle) a Fire Safety Officer and Carer will To protect your Data Privacy Page 5 The Advocacy Project them about visit our website at: lead the team along with Alan Cuggy (left), a Safety Officer, South Lanarkshire Carer and stalwart of many major sporting events who at Page 6 Larkhall Advice Clinic www.slcn.co.uk Carers Network 59, shows its not just a young man’s game! The team will Page 6 Scottish Fire & Rescue

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Does someone depend on your care? If so South Lanarkshire Carers Network are the organisation who will provide you with information that helps you to maintain your caring role. Page 2 Local Eligibility Criteria The Community’s Voice on Health and Social Carer Issues Page 7

The Scottish Government has instructed Local Authorities to set their own eligibility criteria for Carers, recognising that there needs to be The principal aim of the Hamilton Health and Social Care Forum is to improve the health fairness of provision, whilst offering support to Carers on a preventative basis. and well-being of the people in the area. We need volunteers to join our forum so that we can fully represent and inform our communities. You decide what time you can commit and Eligibility Criteria – What are they ? how you want to participate. We provide training, support and travel expenses.

Put simply they are the set of rules used to see if Carers have a support need and what level that need is at. This decision making tool helps to If you have an interest in health and social care issues and would like the opportunity to help shape these services in identify who is eligible for what type of support and will ensure Carers are appropriately supported. Hamilton, Blantyre, Larkhall and surrounding areas, please feel free to get in touch by calling:

The right level and type of support, if achieved, would reduce the impact of caring and the associated risks which will allow the Carer to continue in their caring role if they so wish. (01698) 827583 or email: [email protected]

What are eligible needs? Rutherglen Library What's on:-

The Adult Carer Support Plan will formally record the needs and identified outcomes of adult Carers. The plan will be used to assess the needs E-Magazines  Every Monday/Tuesday - Reel Good Film Club (check posters for what's on) 2:00pm £1.50 of adult Carers. Some of these needs will ‘trigger’ support. They will be ‘eligible needs’ and the eligibility criteria will show how these needs fall Zinio eMagazines is a FREE service from included tea, coffee & biscuits. into the ‘eligible category’. The statutory guidance on The Carers Act (Scotland) describes a Carer’s eligible needs as “those identified for South Lanarkshire Libraries. Read digital  Last Monday of the month - Football Memories Scotland 11am.  Last Monday of the month - A Song & A Smile 2:00pm-3:30pm, join us for a singalong support that cannot be met through support to the cared-for person or through accessing services that are available generally”. copies of your favourite magazines - Rolling Stone, Auto Express, Woman and Home, under the dome. World Soccer and many more - with the same  Every Tuesday - Knit & Natter Come along and meet other knitting enthusiasts. Look Eligibility Criteria – “how do they work?” pictures, layout and text as in print versions. through our knitting books, knit, chat and swap ideas and new techniques. Beginners South Lanarkshire’s eligibility criteria for Carers are separated into four categories of risk/needs: low, moderate, substantial and critical. eMagazines are available to download from welcome. Essentially, adult Carers who are assessed as having substantial and critical needs - as the result of having had an Adult Carer Support Plan anywhere you can get online - read them on  Every Wednesday - Heritage Drop In 1:30pm-3:30pm. completed by the Local Authority (Social Work Resources) - will, in the main, be eligible for funded support from the Local Authority to meet your computer, smartphone or tablet.  Every Friday - Book Art Classes ask at counter for details 1:45pm-3:00pm £2.10 those needs. E-Books & E-Audiobooks  IT Courses - ask in library for details, various dates and courses available.

Any funding allocated to a Carer, as a result of an Adult Carer Support Plan being completed, will be offered through the four funding options of For further details call 0141 643 1296 Self-Directed Support (SDS). Information is available from SDS South Lanarkshire Council and/or Take Control South Lanarkshire. Rutherglen Library,163 Main Street Rutherglen,G73 2HB [email protected] Preventative support is vital in supporting Carers in their caring role and as such the Local Authority may still meet Carers’ non-eligible needs (those that may be considered low or moderate) in a range of ways.

Hospital Ambulance Liaison Officers (HALOs) now cover the three Put simply: large hospitals in Lanarkshire and the smaller community hospitals. Carers’ assessed needs and outcomes will be identified and recorded through the new Adult Carer Support Plan. Needs that are assessed as Hospital Ambulance Liaison Officers (HALOs), now cover the three large hospitals in Lanarkshire and ‘eligible’ and ‘non-eligible’ can be met in a range of ways and through a range of organisations. These needs will fall into categories of risk being the smaller community hospitals. low, moderate, substantial and critical. The impact of risk on Carers will be assessed. Carers outcomes will be considered. They can be identified by the two pips they have on their shoulder epaulettes and they always carry both Ambulance Service and Hospital Identification Badges.

Carers may find they have a variety of risks with All the HALOs are experienced in patient care and have many years of Health Care experience between different impacts across the range of indicators and therefore could be able to access a variety them. They are in place to help communications between the ambulance service and hospitals and improve patient care. They co-ordinate between the Emergency Department, wards, bed managers and Robert and Raymond who are of different types of supports and services: Hospital Ambulance Liaison Officers discharge hub. What do HALOs do? - During the discharge process it might be identified that there may HALO Red - Local authority has a DUTY to offer support be potential challenges for both the patient and Carers in getting that patient to their agreed destination. such as: Short breaks, replacement care, funded In those cases, a HALO may well visit the patient and Carers on the ward and discuss what those issues might be. Generally these will be very support ‘Cared for circumstances dependant ‘ simple matters . A HALO might also come to the house to do an assessment of access to the property. Unlike when the patient is taken out of the house in an emergency, getting them back in is a planned process and may not be done exactly the same way as they were taken out. All Amber /Red - Carer services have the POWER to this is then written up and placed onto our Patient Transport Service computer system so crews are aware in advance what the plan might be offer: equipment, income maximisation, training and we always strive to ensure that both patient and Carers have agreed with that plan and understand what is going to happen. This, hopefully support, counselling, emergency planning, short leads to a good experience all round. They also get involved with what might be termed complex discharges and will offer advice and breaks, groups, advocacy, future planning assistance to the hospitals in these instances or very often will come and assist the crews, carrying out the discharge. Where patients might have long term chronic conditions and have had, or will have, numerous hospital admissions, we identify them and ensure the Ambulance A&E Green /Amber /Red - Universal services have the system is updated with the correct information, so that in an emergency the correct response is sent to the patient. Finally they have an POWER to offer: advice and information, Carers educational role and do training sessions with hospital staff in order for them to understand better the capabilities of the ambulance service. meetings, Carers rights, community services, They offer similar sessions to Carers groups and are always happy to accommodate such requests. They are always condition specific organisations services. delighted to speak with Carers so feel free to approach them if you see them in the hospital. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. What is the Eligibility Criteria? A. It is the set of rules used to see if Carers have a support need and what level that need is at. Q. What is a duty by the Local Authority? A. It is a responsibility, the local authority must commit to undertake. OSCR Launching our new Website Carers have you used Self

Directed Support?

Check out all the information for Carers Q. What are the outcomes, what do they mean? A. An outcome is a result or what you are trying to achieve and what is important to you. Our Trustees Annual Report Q. Will I still get a Carers Assessment? A. Yes, now you will complete an Adult Carer Support Plan, it replaces the Carer’s assessment and Year End Accounts 31/03/18 at www.slcn.co.uk An inspection is taking place on the st Q. How do I know if my needs are eligible or non eligible? A. This will depend on your individual circumstances. You can refer to the have been submitted. 31 October in Hamilton and we have been asked to bring forward 5 Carers to take part in guide on our website to help you think about your risks, the impact on you and the outcomes. This will help you to self assess and decide if Copies can be requested from the the sessions and be involved in the inspection you think your risk and impact is low, moderate or critical and substantial. Network Office on of the local authority and self-directed Q. I think I might be eligible, what should I do? A. You should request an Adult Carer Support Plan or Young Carers Statement. The Local 01698 285163 support. Authority or your Carers Centre will identify your needs as a Carer and decide if any or all these support needs meet its local eligibility criteria. or for an electronic copy Q. What if I am not eligible? A. No matter what level you are, all Carers can access information and support from community organisations visit our Website at If you would like to get involved, supported by www.slcn.co.uk or our Carer Coordinator who will help you prepare and attend the event please get in Find out more go the our website www.slcn.co.uk /The Carers Act / Eligibility Criteria email [email protected] touch. Your opinions shape services, have (Office of Scottish Charity Regulator) your say about Self Directed Support.

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Page 6 01698 285163 or email [email protected] The Local Authority has a duty to prepare an Adult Carer Many Carers are unaware of their rights and entitlements, therefore missing out on the financial, practical and emotional support Support Plan (ACSP). Adult Carers are age18 and over and not Scottish Fire & Rescue Carer Allowance attending school. available to them. Service Supplement Roadshow Find out what local and national organisations can offer you supports and Why is it important? The Carers Network took part in a Carers Allowance services. Supplement Roadshow this month. A member of staff It helps you think about what supports you might need if you Some of the types of supports and services: and a volunteer member of the Network represented wish to continue caring . The plan sets out any needs you may have and how those needs can be met. Carers. The event was presented by Social Security  Welfare Rights service

Scotland, an agency set up by Scottish Government to What do you have a right to?  Leisure activities and services implement the delivery of devolved benefits, the first All Carers can access a variety of information and support from  Transport services being Carers Allowance. their local community organisations. When you make a plan it  Advocacy – having someone to speak on your behalf

can be used to decide which level of need you reach in the local  Transport services They are based in Glasgow and Dundee and aim to have eligibility criteria for support. The plan is used to decide what  Drug and alcohol services a local presence and work with partners to deliver the supports you have a right to.  Day Care services

changes. The amount of Carers Allowance being paid by  Emotional support – counselling or bereavement services UK Government through DWP will remain unchanged. How do you make an Adult Carer Support Plan ?  Community cafes and supports The increased amount or supplement of £221 will Be prepared, think about good and bad days, think about a be paid through Social Security Scotland every 6 typical day helping the person you care for, keep a note of your  Time out – short breaks from your caring role to allow you to months. recharge your batteries own needs and concerns, think about the things that could help

 Training or learning – courses and social activities The following link takes you to ‘Benefits for Carers’ for you cope. Bothwell Dementia Café  Young Carers Service the Scottish Government website, containing the Q&A When you complete an Adult Carer Support Plan you will have a  Information and advice services referred to; https://beta.gov.scot/policies/ conversation with your worker where they will talk about your  Adult protection services social-security/benefits-for-carers/ aims, hopes and what is important to you. The worker should  Residential care services

talk about outcomes.  Home adaptations St Andrews Parish Church Carers Outcomes:  Social Care services Drop In Support An outcome is a result or what you are trying to achieve whilst  Emergency and future planning Bothwell Parish Church Dementia Café offers a warm welcome to all For anyone affected by memory difficulties and maintaining your caring role. Some of your outcomes may be  GP Carers register Dementia sufferers, their family members and/or Carers through its achieving your: their carers on the last Friday of the month  Handyperson and laundry autumn programme of interactive activities, advice on caring, casual 1-3pm St Andrews Parish Church Hall (Mount Health and wellbeing / Living Environment / Relationships chat and hospitality .

Stewart St , Carluke) Tea/Coffee/Cake/Friendship/Support. Advice and Access to Support groups Finances / Future Planning / Life balance / Employment

The Café is held within Bothwell Parish Church Centre and is open to all support available from professionals from NHS. Advice and support on & Training In South Lanarkshire your local Carers Centre has a variety of Carer who experience memory loss. The Café meets on the 2nd and 4th creating a Personalised Music Playlist Support groups. There are also a range of condition specific support Some examples are: groups you could join. Reducing isolation helps your health and wellbeing. Thursdays of each month from 1.00 till 2.30pm. There is no charge. Having a life outside caring / Feeling valued, informed and Bothwell Dementia Café is staffed by volunteers trained by Alzheimer’s Drop In Activities For anyone affected by memory difficulties listened to / Being well physically and emotionally Access to welfare rights Scotland. And has support from South Lanarkshire and their Carers Second Friday of the month 1-3pm. A dedicated Money Advice Team help Carers assess their financial Council Social Services. It specialises as a The worker will write down all the key points in your situation. They can help you to undertake a benefits review to recognised hub for the charity Playlist For Life conversation and agree actions, this becomes the Adult ensure you are getting all the benefits you are entitled to. founded by the BBC television presenter Sally Carer Support Plan . You will get a copy to keep and another copy can be given to anyone else you choose Access to information and advice Magnusson. ‘Musical Tea’ You can get a wealth of useful knowledge that will allow you to understand You can request an Adult Carer Support Plan by getting in touch Having recently undergone a £2 million restoration, Bothwell Parish your rights, get local services and become empowered. Carers meetings, with Lanarkshire Carers Centre or South Lanarkshire Council

Church is the oldest Collegiate Church in Scotland in which worship is Come and join us for some singing and dancing followed by campaigning, newsletters, web pages - as well as information stands, tea/coffee/scones & cakes in The right level and type of support, if achieved, would reduce fayres and social media - all help Carers know their rights and find the right still held . It is known locally as the Cathedral of Lanarkshire. the impact of caring and the associated risks which will allow information to support and empower them. The present building dates from 1398. St Andrew’s Parish Church Hall, Mount Stewart Street, the Carer to continue in their caring role if they so wish. Carluke, ML8 5EB on the last Tuesday of each month Advocacy 1.30pm – 3:00pm £2:50 This service can help to safeguard your rights, allow you to access What supports can Carers expect? information and ensure your voice is heard. There are Advocacy services September 25th October 30th November 27th Assessed needs can be eligible or non eligible, these can be available for Carers. met in a range of ways and through a range of services from Local Authorities and other local organisations. Emotional support If you need support to manage aspects of your caring role, you can Examples of some types of supports are: access bereavement support or counselling through a local organisation that can help you.  Welfare Rights Service

 Advocacy Short breaks or respite care These are provided to enhance the quality of life of both the Carer and the  Bereavement and counselling cared for. Short breaks can give you time out to focus on yourself.

 Community cafes Training or learning Courses can help Carers gain new confidence and develop skills to  Short breaks manage their health and wellbeing whilst they are a Carer, for volunteering  Training or learning or moving on from caring.

 Leisure activities & training Adult Carer Support Plans and Young Carers Statements  Emergency and future planning An assessment can help Carers think about what supports they may need. The plan will help you work out what level of support you have a right to.  Information and advice

The completed Local Authority ‘Local Eligibility Criteria’ has not yet been formalised. This information is based on the developing draft local authority guidance and aligns to the National Framework. Page 5 Page 4 Annual General Meeting Have Your Say - Consultation on the Replacement or Refurbishment

2nd October 2018 South Lanarkshire Carers Network would like to say a huge THANK YOU to of University Hospital Monklands the following charities for their support through grants and donations. This fund- NHS Lanarkshire has launched a consultation to seek the public’s views on the replacement or refurbishment of University Hospital Monklands. 9:45am Registration ing will be used for our outreach work in all 4 localities. In June 2018, stakeholders took part in an appraisal of the non-financial benefits of four options: ongoing maintenance of the current hospital in The Carers Network will be holding its AGM in A grant of £5,000 from The Big Lottery ‘Awards for All’ programme goes to- Airdrie; a refurbishment of the current hospital; a new-build on the existing site or a new-build in either Gartcosh Business Interchange or The Village Centre, 2 Maxwell Drive wards our Carer information sessions and equipment. Drumshangie Moss near Glenmavis. The Gartcosh option scored highest among the participants – public and patient representatives, NHS East Kilbride, G74 4HG A wonderful team of pupils from Larkhall Academy secured £3,000 for the Net- Lanarkshire staff and key partners such as the Scottish Ambulance Service. A subsequent financial analysis of all the proposals, which took into account the appraisal results, has confirmed a new hospital at Gartcosh as the highest scoring option. The consultation, running until on Tuesday 2nd October 2018 work as part of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative, managed and principally funded in Scotland by the Wood Foundation. We also received support from 15th October, will now give the public, patients, Carers, NHS Lanarkshire staff and many other stakeholders across Lanarkshire and the wider The Agenda for the day will be as follows: the following trusts for more community engagement: West of Scotland the chance to share their views at public meetings and through other channels. Visit our website at www.slcn.co.uk or for more information or follow www.monklands.scot.nhs.uk

09:45 Registration - Tea/coffee & cake  £300 from the Margaret Murdoch Charitable Trust The following PUBLIC MEETINGS will be held (doors open 6.30pm): 10:00 Annual General Meeting  £500 from the Souter Trust,  £500 from the Nimar Charitable Trust 10:30 Carers Meeting with guest speaker  £500 from a trust wishing to remain anonymous  11th September 2018- Lifestyles Carluke, Carnwath Road, Carluke 11:45 Jubilee Jammers  £1,000 from the James Wood Bequest Fund  25th September 2018 – Banqueting Suite, South Lanarkshire Council, Almada Street, Hamilton 12:15 Lunch The Carer Champion Programme

13:00 Close The aim of this training is to establish Carer Champions and empower them Are you Caring for someone with dementia? For further information or to confirm your attendance with knowledge and confidence to refer and signpost Carers for ongoing sup- NHS Lanarkshire is developing an online resource for people with dementia and their Carers. port. The Carer Champion should: please call the office on 01698 285163 or This will mean that when someone you care for has been diagnosed with dementia you will be able to find information to help you understand  Be able to cascade their learned skills to their their illness, find out about things you might need know and how to access services that can help support you and the person you care for. This Email : [email protected] colleagues. will be an online resource where you can freely access the information you need when you need it.

Become a Network Board Member  Be interested and committed to supporting Carers The Carers Network are asking Carers to get involved and if you are supporting someone who has a recent diagnosis of The Board comprises of 4 office bearers; Chairperson, Vice  Work to raise the profile of unpaid Carers dementia encourage them to give their views too. Your feedback is essential to developing a support where the information is clear, relevant and Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and non executive Directors. The  Become knowledgeable in Carers & Young Carers issues meets the needs of people using this as a means of support. Your experience as a Carer is recognised and valued by us and your views are

Board is responsible for sound and prudent corporate  Participate in feedback and evaluations essential to getting it right for people who choose to use this type of support. governance. Their role is to ensure the structures, rights, The course is offered to public, private and third sector organisations. The resource is being developed in 5 stages relating to the 5 key elements which are essential to supporting a person after their diagnosis of duties, and obligations by which corporations are directed and It is a single day programme with a multi-partnership approach from a variety dementia. In each segment we would like to ask you; Q. What should it look like for people with dementia and their Carers? / Q. What controlled, meet legal and ethical requirements. The BOD information would you look for? / Q. What do you feel should be included? of different professionals.

undertake the governance, strategic direction, general control Get involved, Tell us what you think, Help shape this new service and leadership of the organisation. There are four key The participants will leave with an information pack, contacts and the Visit our website at www.slcn.co.uk or come along to our Carers meeting to meet with the Maureen Cossar, the responsibilities: knowledge that partner agencies are able to offer a route to both maintain and Project lead from NHS Lanarkshire at Hamilton on Tuesday 4th September 1. Act in the interest of the charity:- Trustees should put the update their own skills and a pathway for them to signpost and point Carers East Kilbride on Tuesday 2nd October and Carluke on Thursday 1st November. interests of their charity before their own interests or those towards the appropriate support agencies.

of any other person or organisations. Become a buddy: Hands On Project seek new volunteers

2. Operate in a manner consistent with the charity's purposes: If interested in the above training please contact the Network office Lightburn Elderly Association Project (LEAP) is an award winning organisation which covers 12 areas in South Lanarkshire Trustees should carry out their duties in accordance with 01698 285163 or email: [email protected] for further details. including Hamilton, Blantyre, Bothwell, Uddingston, Cambuslang, Rutherglen, East Kilbride and Avondale (comprising of their governing document. Strathaven, Stonehouse, Auldhouse, Sandford, Glassford, and Chapelton). We provide practical assistance to people over 50 3. Act with due care and diligence:- Trustees should take Carers– You can help shape local services years of age who are experiencing difficulties due to their physical or mental health. The Hands On Project (HOP) are seeking new volunteer such care of their charity's affairs as is reasonable to Befrienders and Handypersons in all areas. HOPs main aims are to help combat loneliness, isolation and help people feel safer in their own expect of someone who is managing the affairs of Have you been involved in any of these areas of care? homes, therefore increasing confidence and self esteem of the people who use our service. We offer a Handy Person service to carry out small another person. tasks such as changing light bulbs, hanging curtains, cleaning inside of windows, small joinery and plumbing tasks. We offer a befriending role in 4. Ensure that the charity complies with the provisions of the Dementia / Self Directed Support / Cancer Treatments which volunteers will visit weekly to improve the person’s self confidence, offering companionship in the home and help them to get linked back 2005 Charity Act and other relevant legislation. There are into their community. This can either be in the person’s home or in their local area. We also offer friendship groups, where individuals can meet also specific duties for charity trustees including: updating With the support of our staff team, we are looking for Carers with experience in other people in their locality. All services are provided by volunteers and are free of charge. our charity's details; reporting to OSCR ; financial record If you would like to find out more about our Befriending or Handyperson volunteering opportunities or know someone who could benefit from the keeping and reporting; controlling charity fundraising and the above to take part and have your opinions and expertise expressed at local events where you will be able to be involved with the local authority and NHS to services we offer, please give us a call on 0141 641 5169. All volunteers will be given support and training, such as induction training and providing charitable information to the public. emergency first aid, for their role and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed. report and discuss what services you want to see in your communities. We will help prepare you and support you during the discussions to help you As a “company limited by guarantee” the Network are make a difference. Get in touch and have a chat with us. Hamilton Sounds registered with Companies House and are controlled by our members but our members do not hold shares. The key role We have great difficulty in spreading news of our service to possible new listeners. As you may imagine, traditional methods such as leaflets and newspaper adverts are useless if someone's visual impairment of the Board of Directors is that of leadership. This means that Partners helping to identify Carers they, as a group, are in charge of the organisation and prevents them from reading them and getting the message. We find the most effective way is by word of mouth The Carers Network has been working in partnership with University Hospital ultimately responsible for what it does. The Board are and personal recommendation by family and friends. If you know of anyone who may benefit from our service Hairmyres to develop a system which will signpost Carers to information and supported by staff members but the responsibility rests with please let them know about us and encourage them to get in touch. Alternatively why not assist your friend or ongoing support. This initiative will help identify Carers when the person they them. Members of the Board are expected to understand their family member to join up via this web site. It only takes a moment to change someone's quality of life for the care for is in hospital and through discharge to their home, ensuring they know roles and responsibilities and their activities within those roles. better. Our service is free of all charges including postage and totally confidential. We do not use listeners’ how to contact organisations to help support them. The Network are Good governance is key to accountability for the Board. contact details for any other purpose nor do we share listeners’ information with anyone else. developing a sticker which will be inside a patients locker, clearly visible for staff

and Carers. For further details call 01698 426707 or visit www.hamiltonsound.co.uk Board meetings are held once a quarter. In addition there are quarterly Development and Finance meetings. We are also working in partnership with the Scottish Ambulance Service to The Advocacy Project - Carer’s Advocacy - Get In Touch help identify Carers. Staff attended a meeting with them at their headquarters If you think you could be a Network Director give the The Advocacy Project is a free, independent and confidential service that can offer advocacy support to Carers of people with in Glasgow to raise Carer Awareness with their West of Scotland teams. mental health issues living in South Lanarkshire. Independent Advocacy can help you to put forward your views, access office a call on 01698 285163 or if already a member information and understand your rights. If you think you would benefit from having an independent advocate, or would just like nominate yourself by the 30th August in time for the Hospital Ambulance Liaison Officers (HALOs) in South Lanarkshire are keen to help us to identify and support Carers by signposting them for information and some more information, please contact Olivia Fitton, Carer’s Advocacy Coordinator on 0141 420 0961 AGM on the 2nd October 2018. ongoing support. or email: [email protected] or visit: www.theadvocacyproject.org.uk