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Social Work Services Hospitals NHS 24 number 111 Social Work / Money Matters / Home Care Wishaw General 01698 361 100 0303 123 1008 Monklands Hospital 01236 748 748 Network News follow instructions for services and area required. Glasgow Royal Infirmary 0141 211 4000 Asking Influencing Leading & Supporting Helping Carers become

South Lanarkshire Council The New Victoria Hospital 0141 201 6000 Questions Decisions Campaigns Empowered General enquiries Southern General 0141 201 1100 Page 1 You are a Carer 0303 123 1015

Do you provide care for someone?

Follow instructions for services and area required. Western Infirmary 0141 211 2000 You are a Carer if you provide (or intend to provide) care for Page 1 YPI Awards The Welfare Rights Officers supporting Carers Hairmyres Hospital 01355 585 000 another person. You can be caring for any number of hours are based at Council it does not need to be regular or substantial. Page 1 Carer Information

Community Hospital Numbers Money Matters service. Fayre14th June Kello Hospital - 01899 220 077 Kirklands Hospital - 01236 748 748 You may be a parent, a husband or wife, a son or daughter, To contact a Welfare Rights Officer Lady Home Hospital - 01555 851 210 Udston Hospital - 01698 723 200 a sister or brother or friend to someone who needs support as a result of their Page 2 Meet the Team

please call 0303 123 1008 Stonehouse Hospital - 01698 794 000 illness, condition or disability. If you provide them with help and support to manage Page 2 Join the Board

Tell them you are a Carer their life You are a Carer Lanarkshire Carers Centre Emergency Freephone Out of Hours Page 2 Carers Meetings Dates 01698 428090 Emergency Social Work Service South Lanarkshire 0303 123 1008 The Youth and Philanthropy www.lanarkshirecarerscentre.org.uk Page 2 Contact the Elderly

Emergency Social Work Service North Lanarkshire 0800 121 4114 Initiative (YPI) is an active citizenship

Young Carers Service 01698 455 455 programme that raises awareness amongst Page 3 Parliamentary NHS Helpline Freephone 111 young people about philanthropy and their Reception

Citizens Advice Bureau Next Issue local community. Each participating school, Page 3 Carer Fun Day

Hamilton 01698 283 477 The next issue of this Newspaper will be September 2018. Should you is responsible annually for directing a £3000 Page 3 Advocacy Project East Kilbride 01355 263 698 wish anything published the deadline date is August 2018. YPI grant to a local charity through a unique Please tell us about any activities, groups or stories that we can share programme of team work, research and competition. YPI Scotland is all about 01555 664 301 Page 3 Hamilton Accies with our Carers. We would love to hear from you.

creativity and passion, leaving the four walls of the classroom behind, and Community Outreach Cambuslang / Rutherglen 0141 646 3191 You can also do this through Facebook & Twitter. supporting the issues' young people care most

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about . The Aims and Objective of South Lanarkshire GDPR Pictured above are: Abbie, Jemma, Ross, Sophie, Carer Network are:- Page 5 Carers Scotland Act

New Legislation came Natalie & Molly all third year pupils from Larkhall

into effect on 25th May 2018. Academy who have been working closely with the Page 5 Partnership &

 To identify unpaid Carers in South Lanarkshire Networks Partnership and Engagement team to Engagement Team To protect your Data Privacy  Further develop and maintain a Network for unpaid Carers in South Lanarkshire recognise and highlight the role of unpaid Carers. see enclosed leaflet or visit Page 6 Carer Information  To encourage unpaid Carers to participate in a variety of consultation processes To the left is Pauline & Jade from the Engagement our website at: Stalls Team along with Larkhall pupils Molly & Sophie.  To consult and engage with unpaid Carers to produce, develop and provide www.slcn.co.uk Page 6 Have Your Say

access to comprehensive information through a variety of methods Carer Information Fayre - Lanark 14th June Page 6 Carer Information  To identify gaps in service provision and contribute to the development of The Carers Network are hosting an Information Fayre in Lanark Memorial Hall Services partnership working to improve services affecting unpaid Carers 13 St. Leonard Street, Lanark on Thursday 14th June 10:30am - 2:00pm These Page 6 Bothwell

information fayres are here to help Carers make informed choices and let them  To raise and develop the profile of unpaid Carers by promoting their issues at To support the Dementia Café know, understand and be able to use their rights. Come along and speak with the local and national level Carers Network Page 6 Self Directed

experienced staff whilst browsing the many information stalls. The fayre will

Support Network Membership there are over 38,000 unpaid Carers in South Lanarkshire who require showcase a variety of voluntary organisations all offering guidance and advice to If you have found this good information to enable them to continue in their caring role. Carers. It is being held Page 6 Fit for Life newspaper useful during Carers week and It is essential that these Carers and also the number of “Hidden Carers” are Page 7 Breathing Space Service empowered to have a voice in the planning of services which affect their lives, please pass it on to it’s FREE. To celebrate

Carers week we are so come join the Carer Network! someone you think Page 7 Mind Matters Programme it may be of giving away refreshments

Membership is free and open to all Carers and former Carers who live in and complementary Page 7 Older & Active EK South Lanarkshire regardless of type of caring responsibilities and interest to and tell therapies. The Carers regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability or sexuality. them about Page 7 MacMillan in the

Network: Looking after Libraries South Lanarkshire YOUR health and

Carers Network wellbeing. Page 7 50+ Walking Football

For other events happening in your area Page 7 Become a Befriender Like us on Facebook:- www.facebook.com/slcarers check out our Website at www.slcn.co.uk Page 7 Sporting Memories Email:- [email protected] Website:- www.slcn.co.uk or visit our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @slcarers Page 7 Useful Contacts Twitter:- @slcarers Call the office on:- 01698 285 163

Post your comments to:- Does someone depend on your care? If so South Lanarkshire Carers Network are the South Lanarkshire Carers Network, 65 Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0DW organisation who will provide you with information that helps you to maintain your caring role.

Page 2 Carers Network - Meet the Team Board of Directors Breathing Space Service Page 7

NHS 24 also provides the Breathing Space Service. Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone and web based service for those Joyce Brownlie experiencing low mood, anxiety and/or depression. More information can be found here: http://breathingspace.scot/ There is also the Denise Gillespie Administration 'Pop-up Positivity Cafe'. This Breathing Space initiative encourages people to get together for a coffee and a chat about mental health. Network Information Coordinator Sometimes, members of an organisation's staff can feel a bit down because of the situations they face at work. More information about hosting Business Manager a cafe session can be found here: http://breathingspace.scot/news/2018/pop-up-positivity-cafe-starter-pack/

Pauline McIntosh Jade Jarvie Chairperson Jim Baillie & Maurice Laneres, Participation & Equalities Team, NHS 24 Scotland, Caledonia House Partnership and Partnership and Vice Chair Wilma Jackson Cardonald Business Park Glasgow, G51 4EB, Mobile: 07583 423131 (SMS only) Engagement Assistant Engagement Officer South Lanarkshire Carers Network Board Mind Matters Programme of Directors are seeking to appoint new 6 week monthly CBT course

board members to ensure we have the Following on from Mental Health Awareness Week, Hamilton Accies Stadium is capacity and skills to oversee future Partnership and delighted to be able to play host to this “Mind Matters” workshop facilitated by Peace by Piece, Richard Adams growth of the organisation. Our voluntary Engagement Assistant Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This monthly workshop is open to anyone in the community Board of Directors ensures that SLCN to access. We anticipate that the programme will be really popular so ask that you can is well run, professional, a forward commit to attendance on the first Tuesday of every month for the 6 week duration of the thinking organisation with the relevant course. Jo McIntyre safe guards and checks in place to ensure successful achievement of our For more information or to register your interest please contact [email protected] Places will be allocated and Elspeth White Volunteer & Carer Coordinator aims and objectives. If it’s a new confirmed on completion of registration form. Registration will be on a first come basis and confirmation will be given on completion of Funding Officer challenge you're looking for and you have registration form obtained from contacting [email protected] some spare time on your hands we would Older & Active in East Kilbride are pleased to announce a new Health Walk starting in East Kilbride Town Centre. The Thinking of joining our Board of Directors or just want a chat love to hear from you. with a member of our team - call the office on 01698 285 163 Health Walk will begin from our community hub the Meeting Place and will last no longer than one hour. Our first walk will take place on Wednesday 13th June at 2pm. Older & Active in East Kilbride Carers Meetings also run a Minibus Service taking service users from their home to East Kilbride Town Centre. Our Minibus is fully accessible and Carers are The Network has 16 Carer led meetings planned during 2018. The meetings are in all the localities across South Lanarkshire, coming out to welcome to accompany service users. There is a £2 each way charge for the minibus, phone the day before to meet with you. The meetings are for Carers to come together and gather information about The Carers Act, their rights, all the latest information, book. Call 01355 207840 for more information changes, opportunities and new services available to them. We share knowledge and discuss issues that impact on you looking to find ways to collect your VOICE that we can use to shape local services and make changes to Carer services. New speakers every month with the latest People living with cancer, their friends, family and Carers are welcome to come along and take information – If you have an issue, group or organisation you want to raise LET US KNOW and get involved. information leaflets or have a chat with one of our lovely volunteers at our drop-in service. These Hamilton Whitehills Neighbourhood Centre services are led by our highly trained volunteers who can provide information and support to anyone affected by cancer.

05-Jun-18 9 Hunter Road

10:30-12:30 Hamilton Carers Meetings - In all four Localities Bellshill Cultural Centre Information Points - The Information points are based in the libraries and are supported by the library staff who can order any Macmillan literature that may not Tuesday ML3 0LH Tuesday 11am - 1pm

already be on display Biggar Library, Fairhill Library Motherwell Library &Chryston Hamilton Town House Library East Kilbride The Village Centre Library At Macmillan, we know how a cancer diagnosis can affect every part of your Wednesday 11am - 1pm

03-Jul-18 12 Maxwell Drive life and we’re here to support you through. We’ll help you get the support, energy and Coatbridge Library - Coming soon 10:30-12:30 East Kilbride inspiration you need, so you can start feeling like yourself again. East Kilbride Library - Coming soon Tuesday G74 4HG Call 0808 808 00 00 or visit macmillan.org.uk Become a Befriender with St Andrew’s Hospice Camglen Fernhill Community Centre

16-Aug-18 12 Auchenlarie Drive

10:30-12:30 Rutherglen Thursday G73 4EQ

Clydesdale Biggar Municipal Hall Pictured is just a small sample of the many information stalls and guest speakers the 02-Aug-18 Kirkstyle Network have enjoyed listening to. Carers can just attended on the day. If you would like 10:30-12:30 Biggar to attend as a speaker or with an information stand call the Network office on: 01698 285163 Thursday ML12 6DT

Hamilton Whitehills Neighbourhood Centre 04-Sep-18 9 Hunter Road

10:30-12:30 Hamilton Tuesday ML3 0LH For Further information call Lorraine McAlpine on 01236 766 951 or [email protected]

Contact The Elderly

Love Sport? Are you thinking about becoming a volunteer or know someone

Contact the Elderly is a UK wide charity which offers monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for isolated older people who might be interested in volunteering with the help of volunteer drivers. We have a number of groups meeting in the South Lanarkshire area and are always looking for new The Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland has developed weekly groups for adults living with dementia across central volunteers and guests to join us. Our guests are around 70 or older and feeling socially isolated. Drivers should have access to their own cars Scotland with a focus on sporting reminiscence and physical activity. Volunteers are an essential and important part of and hosts a downstairs toilet and easy access to their home. Our service is free and there is no requirement for guests to host a tea. our organisation as they enable us to run groups and enhance the lives of group participants. We value their

If you would like to know more about our service or find out how to get involved as a guest or volunteer, please contact: contribution and consider it our responsibility to make sure that those volunteering with the Sporting Memories The East Kilbride group meets at Caroline McGinlay, Support Officer on 01770 600 948 or 07494 269 225 Foundation find the experience rewarding and enjoyable. We run groups in East Kilbride, Rutherglen, Stonehouse, Calderwood or email [email protected] Hamilton & . If you are interested please contact: Baptist Church on Liz Price, Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] or call 07794 793 032 Tuesdays at 11am.

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The Carers Network supported

Every month the Partnership and Engagement Team will be across the localities in South Lanarkshire with information stalls. We intend to reach Deaf Awareness Week by attending a out to find hidden Carers and get them empowered with knowledge, rights and information to help them continue in their caring role. You will see Parliamentary Reception for Action On Hearing Loss us in your GP surgery, in the hospital atriums or at the Library. We will be in Leisure Centres, supermarkets and have even been to the Bingo. Action for Hearing Loss (formerly RNID) is the largest UK charity helping people who are confronting deafness, We are always looking for ways to reach out and find Carers who need information, signposting, supports and services. If you go to a group, tinnitus and hearing loss. Working in partnership with the Carers Network, Malaika Rose Information Officer for club or think you know where a stall would benefit the community get in touch and let us know. If your employer would like us to come into your Action on Hearing Loss helps us inform and connect with Carers across South Lanarkshire and those they care for place of work TELL US. who have hearing loss. Host Maurice Corry MSP and speaker Teri Devine from Action on Hearing Loss Scotland highlighted some of the issues facing people who live with hearing loss, the challenges facing them, their families Have Your Say and Get Involved and Carers. Teri spoke of the achievements of their support work with Hearing Forces for older veterans and the Here is your opportunity to HAVE YOUR SAY, be the VOICE of CARERS impact of their Moving On service for young deaf people. The Carers Network will continue this good practice of and GET INVOLVED partnership working to ensure Carers and those they care for remain informed and have access to services that A big THANK YOU to those of you who have already responded to our request to help us shape help support them. and improve services for Carers. We have begun working through your responses and will be in The event took place at the Scottish Parliament on May 15th. The Network was represented by Volunteer & Carer touch with each of you over the next few weeks. The VOICE of CARERS will be a regular Coordinator Jo McIntyre and Partnership and Engagement Assistant Richard Adams. To the left is Malaika Rose column in our new Newsletter and also on the Carers Network’s new Website… Coming soon! Action for Hearing Loss Information Officer with the Networks Jo McIntyre and Richard Adams.

This is your opportunity to give your comments and views to help shape future health and social care services. Our Core Group of new and enthusiastic Volunteers have come together to help us For further information call the Network on 01698 285163 or identify Carers and raise awareness of the challenges faced by people who have a caring role. email [email protected] or Malaika Rose Information Officer (West) on

You will be supported by our Volunteer & Carer Coordinator Jo McIntyre who will help you find the Tel: 0141 341 5330 Mob: 07391 401698 role that best reflects your personality, experience and skills. As a volunteer we will support you to use your existing skills and develop new ones while helping to make life better for Carers and Network to Host Young Carer and Family Fun Day on Thursday 9th August 2018 their loved ones. Whether you have got a few hours to spare or can make an ongoing commitment, there is a place for you in our Volunteer Team. We’re aiming to inspire a team of volunteers to help The Carers Network will be hosting a Family Fun Day us reach, identify and support more Carers than ever before. Volunteer Positions available at this for all ages, for the people of South Lanarkshire. The event will be held in Hamilton Accies new Cruyff Court moment are:-

on Thursday 9th August 10:30am - 3:00pm FREE admission

Volunteer Administration Assistant

Volunteer Fundraiser Assistant

This is event will be in partnership with the Carers Network, Hamilton Accies Outreach Community and the Young Carers Service. The day is

The Network are also looking for new Board Members including a sure to be a fun filled day to give carers a well earned break from there daily routines. Admission to the event is free and will have many fun Treasurer. If you feel any of the above positions would suit you please actives such as a climbing wall, assault course, bouncy castle, bubble football, crazy golf, music along with access to Hamilton Accies garden call the Network Office on 01698 285 163 or email [email protected] and cinema areas, sensory room, beach and much more. PAMIS will also be there with their Changing Places Mobile Toilet.

The Network will be looking for marshals/facilitators/volunteers to help out on the day Pictured above are Company Secretary Margaret McNab with new volunteer Heather Chambers if you feel you could spare a few hours to help out please call the office on 01698 285 163 or email [email protected] Bothwell Dementia Café

Supporting dementia sufferers and Carers Advocacy Project Surgeries at the Carers Network

Dementia sufferers and Carers drop in for a cuppa and a chat at

Bothwell Parish Church Centre 1:00pm - 2:30pm Carer’s Advocacy - Get In Touch

(every second and forth Thursday of the month) The Advocacy Project is a free, independent and confidential service that can offer advocacy support to Carers of people with

Our community groups are there to be enjoyed by anyone living with dementia or experiencing difficulties with their memory. Including their mental health issues living in South Lanarkshire. Independent Advocacy can help you to put forward your views, access information and families and friends. All are welcome, people who can attend independently and/or those unable to do so should come with a companion who understand your rights. If you think you would benefit from having an independent advocate, or would just like some more information, please can provide any support for them. We don’t provide transport for these groups and therefore it is you responsibility to get to and from the get in touch. You can contact the Advocacy Project, Monday – Fridays between 9am & 5pm on 0141 420 0961 community activity safely. or drop us an email at [email protected]

If you would like to arrange to meet we are happy to meet wherever suits you best. The Advocacy Project will be running surgeries at SLCN’s For more information contact: 01698 854903 Office, 65 Bothwell Road, Hamilton on the following dates: or email: [email protected] donations welcome 28th June / 26th July & 30th August (all between 10am & 1pm)

South Lanarkshire Self Directed Support Network If you would like to book an appointment during these times, please contact the Network on 01698 285 163 or email [email protected] The South Lanarkshire Self Directed Support Network team continue to learn, join up more dots and raise awareness on how people make their personal budgets work for them with For more information about the Advocacy Project please contact: Olivia Fitton Carer’s Advocacy Coordinator Self Directed Support awareness roadshows thanks, to Big Lottery Fund Scotland #2018goals on 0141 420 0961 or email: [email protected] Secretary | South Lanarkshire Self Directed Support Network (SLSDSN) voluntary user-led organisation Website: www.theadvocacyproject.org.uk Mobile: 07503 246 288 withheld numbers will be rejected, please redial without withholding your number, thank you. www.facebook.com/slselfdirect | www.twitter.com/slselfdirect | www.selfdirectnetwork.org.uk Congratulation to Hamilton Accies Outreach Community For a great fun filled and sunny day www.selfdirectedsupportscotland.org.uk | www.sdsscotland.org.uk for the opening of their new Cruyff South Lanarkshire Self Directed Support Network | Scottish Charity No. SCIO SC043405 Court on Monday May 7th. The Carers Network was there to support what is a fabulous set up Healthy Valleys Child Health and Wellbeing Course An 8-week health and wellbeing course for disadvantaged children living in rural Clydesdale. This course will mainly involve active play with an artificial grass court, sensory room, beached area, cinema and alongside other health related activities such as healthy eating, practical cookery and stress management. Transport may be available. Checklist much much more. To the left are Referral Criteria Child aged between 5-18 years old. Live in following areas of Clydesdale, South Lanarkshire Carstairs Junction, Carnwath, just a few pictures from the day. , Smyllum (Lanark) and Woodpark () Living within a family where additional help and support is required Parent/Guardian

and child agree to be involved with the Health and Wellbeing Course. For further details call Hamilton For a referral form contact Christine Baillie, Fit For Life Project, Lockhart Community Hub Accies Outreach on C/O Lockhart Hospital, Whiteless Road, Lanark, ML11 7RX 01698 368 650 or email or email: [email protected] [email protected]

Page 4 Page 5 Carers (Scotland) Act Now in Force The Act requires the local authority to have local information and advice for Carers. One aspect of information that must be

This outlines the key legal duties as detailed in the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. It does not at this stage address where Ministers may make provided are Carers’ rights. The Act came into effect on 1 April 2018, it extends and enhances the rights of Carers in Scotland to help improve their health and wellbeing, so that they can continue to care, if they so wish, and have a life alongside caring. In the context of the Act, the care provisions through regulations and guidance. provision must not be under a contract or as a volunteer, it must be unpaid. Your cared for person must need support but not only (where they The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 are under 18) because of their age.

Your Rights - What to expect Are you a Carer? Many carers are unaware of their rights and entitlements, therefore missing out on the financial, practical and emotional support available to You are a Carer if you provide (or intend to provide) care for another person. You can be caring for any number of hours, it does not need to them. This is an important new piece of legislation that was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 4th February 2016. be regular or substantial. It extends the rights of adult and young carers in Scotland, placing a duty on local authorities to provide every carer with a carer support plan You may be a parent, a partner, a son or a daughter, a sister or brother or friend to someone who needs support as a result of their illness and to provide support based on the Carer’s identified needs which meet the local eligibility criteria, if, the carer’s needs cannot be met by (physical or mental illness and substance misuse), condition or disability. If you provide them with help and support to manage their life – you services provided for the cared for person or through other supports. are also a Carer. Understanding the Act and using your rights to access the services and supports available to you from the wide range of public bodies and local third sector organisations will help you to manage your caring role Young Carers - Are under the age of 18 or over 18 but still attending school Adult Carers - Are aged 18 and over and not attending school The Local Authority now has: Kinship Carers - Are looking after a child in place of the parents and meet the meaning of “Carer” not caring simply because of A duty to prepare an Adult Carer Support Plan (ACSP) child's age A duty to prepare a Young Carer Statement (YCS) A duty to set local eligibility criteria Your rights under the Act:

A duty to involve Carers in carer services Adult Carers have a right to an: Adult Carer Support Plan A duty to provide support The responsible local authority must offer an Adult Carer Support Plan to anyone they identify as an Adult Carer. They must prepare an Adult A duty to provide a local Carer Strategy Carer Support Plan for anyone who accepts this offer. They must also prepare an Adult Carer Support Plan for anyone who meets the

The Local Authority must provide information and advice in particular about: definition of an Adult Carer if that person requests one.

Carer’s rights Young Carers have a right to a: Young Carers Statement Income maximisation The responsible authority must offer a Young Carer Statement to anyone they identify as a Young Carer. They must prepare a Young Carer Education and training Statement for anyone who accepts this offer. They must also prepare a Young Carer Statement for anyone who meets the definition of Advocacy Young Carer if the Young Carer requests one. Health and wellbeing (including counselling) Support comes in many forms from many organisations: Right to support to meet any ‘eligible needs’ Bereavement support services The responsible local authority must provide support to any Carer who has identified needs (which meet local eligibility criteria) that cannot Emergency and future care planning be met through support provided to the person being cared for, or through general local services. This piece of legislation enhances the rights of Carers, although there are many additional Steps to involve Carers and carer representatives in planning and evaluation: acts that affect Carers such as :

Legislation affecting carers The right to be involved in services The following legislation established a carers right to an assessment in their own right, a duty on local authorities to take into account carers’ The responsible local authority must involve Carers in planning their local carer services and when assessing Carers support needs. views when putting together a community care package and a duty on NHS boards to produce Carer Information Strategies: They must consider Carers views when assessing their cared for persons needs and additionally when preparing and reviewing short Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995 Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002 breaks statements.

Equalities Act 2010 Carers are informed, heard and their views considered before discharge:

This act began on 1st October 2010 and brought new legislation to protect carers from direct discrimination or harassment because of their The right to be involved in the hospital discharge process of the cared for person caring responsibilities. The Government Equalities Office (GEO) has produced a series of guides Each health board must ensure that, before a cared for person is discharged from hospital, it involves Carers in the including ‘Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know as a Carer?’ discharge of the cared-for person.

For more information call the Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) For more information visit: www.gov.scot/Resource/0053/00533199.pdf on 0808 800 0082 or visit www.equalityadvisoryservice.com Everyone has the right to be treated fairly, legislation protects you from discrimination. SLCN’s Partnership and Engagement Team Are You an Employer? Would Your Employees Benefit The Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011 from Carer Awareness Sessions It aims to improve patients’ experiences of using health services and to support people to become more involved in their health and health Our Partnership and Engagement Team made up of: Pauline McIntosh, Richard Adams and Jade Jarvie care. Included in the Act was the establishment of a Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS). This service provides free, accessible and work to deliver a Carer Awareness training program across South Lanarkshire. They work closely with the confidential information, advice and support to patients, their carers and families about NHS healthcare. 52 General Practitioners, local authority, private sector and our partner third and public sector organisations For more information visit: www.nhsinform.scot/ care-support-and-rights GP Contracts are changing, this may make a difference when showing all the different practitioners how to recognise a Carer. you make a visit to see your GP The team delivers Carer Awareness sessions to a variety organisations both in the public and private sectors. Work and Families Act 2006. Carer Awareness for professionals’ bodies is designed to help identify and support carers by: Carers in employment now have statutory rights to help them manage their work and caring responsibilities. It gives carers of adults the right to request flexible working, building on the existing rights which were introduced in April 2003 for parents of  Helping them to understand the caring role and the impact it has.

a disabled child under 18.  Discussing Carer’s rights and the legislative response to Carers.

The Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Act This Act became law in 2014. It introduced a new power for local authorities to support carers through a choice of 4 Carer awareness is suitable to businesses, organisations and schools to help identify Carers in your professional funding options. For more details see: www.selfdirectedsupport scotland.org.uk. environment, it is designed to help you understand who Carers are and what they do. You will also learn the types of support available for Carers. The course will also look at the legal rights of Carers and will explore how The Carers Charter - What to expect these can be addressed. Participants learn about the wide variety of supports available for Carers in the local Section 36 of the Carers Act requires Scottish Ministers to set out the rights of Carers in or under the act. The Carers’ area. It lets the attendees understand the legal rights of Carers and explore the types of needs Carers have. charter explores those rights. The sessions offer the attendees the knowledge to signpost and refer Carers to the appropriate support services to meet their needs. We will also be offering our follow up Training Carer Champions in the near future.