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The Aims and Objective of South Lanarkshire Carer Network are:-

To identify unpaid Carers in South Lanarkshire

Further develop and maintain a Network for unpaid Carers in South Lanarkshire

To encourage unpaid Carers to participate in a variety of consultation processes

To consult and engage with unpaid Carers to produce, develop and provide

access to comprehensive information through a variety of methods

To identify gaps in service provision and contribute to the development of

partnership working to improve services affecting unpaid Carers

To raise and develop the profile of unpaid Carers by promoting their issues at

local and national level

Membership there are over 38,000 unpaid Carers in South Lanarkshire who require

good information to enable them to continue in their caring role. It is essential that these Carers and also the number of “Hidden Carers” are empowered to have a voice in the planning of services which affect their lives,

so come join the Carer Network! Membership is free and open to all Carers and former Carers who live in South Lanarkshire regardless of type of caring responsibilities and regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability or sexuality.

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Community Hospital Numbers

Kello Hospital - 01899 220 077 Kirklands Hospital - 01236 748 748 Lady Home Hospital - 01555 851 210 Udston Hospital - 01698 723 200

Stonehouse Hospital - 01698 794 000

Next Issue

The next issue of this Newspaper will be September 2018. Should you wish anything published the deadline date is August 2018. Please tell us about any activities, groups or stories that we can share with our Carers. We would love to hear from you. You can also do this through Facebook & Twitter.

Emergency Freephone Out of Hours

Emergency Social Work Service South Lanarkshire 0303 123 1008

Emergency Social Work Service North Lanarkshire 0800 121 4114

NHS Helpline Freephone 111

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Email:- info@slcn.co.uk Website:- www.slcn.co.uk

Twitter:- @slcarers Call the office on:- 01698 285 163

Hospitals NHS 24 number 111

Wishaw General 01698 361 100

Monklands Hospital 01236 748 748

Glasgow Royal Infirmary 0141 211 4000

The New Victoria Hospital 0141 201 6000

Southern General 0141 201 1100

Western Infirmary 0141 211 2000

Hairmyres Hospital 01355 585 000

Social Work Services Social Work / Money Matters / Home Care

0303 123 1008 follow instructions for services

and area required.

South Lanarkshire Council General enquiries

0303 123 1015 Follow instructions for services and area required.

The Welfare Rights Officers supporting Carers are based at South Lanarkshire Council

Money Matters service.

To contact a Welfare Rights Officer please call 0303 123 1008

Tell them you are a Carer

Lanarkshire Carers Centre 01698 428090

www.lanarkshirecarerscentre.org.uk

Young Carers Service 01698 455 455

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Citizens Advice Bureau

Hamilton 01698 283 477

East Kilbride 01355 263 698

Clydesdale 01555 664 301

Cambuslang / Rutherglen 0141 646 3191

To support the Carers Network

Page 1 You are a Carer

Page 1 YPI Awards

Page 1 Carer Information

Fayre14th June

Page 2 Meet the Team

Page 2 Join the Board

Page 2 Carers Meetings Dates

Page 2 Contact the Elderly

Page 3 Parliamentary

Reception

Page 3 Carer Fun Day

Page 3 Advocacy Project

Page 3 Hamilton Accies

Community Outreach

Page 4 Carers Scotland Act

Page 5 Carers Scotland Act

Page 5 Partnership &

Engagement Team

Page 6 Carer Information

Stalls

Page 6 Have Your Say

Page 6 Carer Information

Services

Page 6 Bothwell

Dementia Café

Page 6 Self Directed

Support Network

Page 6 Fit for Life

Page 7 Breathing Space Service

Page 7 Mind Matters Programme

Page 7 Older & Active EK

Page 7 MacMillan in the

Libraries

Page 7 50+ Walking Football

Page 7 Become a Befriender

Page 7 Sporting Memories

Page 7 Useful Contacts

Carer Information Fayre - Lanark 14th June

The Carers Network are hosting an Information Fayre in Lanark Memorial Hall 13 St. Leonard Street, Lanark on Thursday 14th June 10:30am - 2:00pm These information fayres are here to help Carers make informed choices and let them know, understand and be able to use their rights. Come along and speak with the experienced staff whilst browsing the many information stalls. The fayre will showcase a variety of voluntary organisations all offering guidance and advice to

Carers. It is being held during Carers week and it’s FREE. To celebrate Carers week we are giving away refreshments and complementary therapies. The Carers Network: Looking after YOUR health and wellbeing.

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.

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 be regular or substantial.

You may be a parent, a husband or wife, a son or daughter, a sister or brother or friend to someone who needs support as a result of their illness, condition or disability. If you provide them with help and support to manage

their life You are a Carer

For other events happening in your area check out our Website at www.slcn.co.uk

or visit our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @slcarers

The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is an active citizenship programme that raises awareness amongst young people about philanthropy and their local community. Each participating school, is responsible annually for directing a £3000 YPI grant to a local charity through a unique programme of team work, research and competition. YPI Scotland is all about creativity and passion, leaving the four walls of the classroom behind, and

supporting the issues' young people care most about .

Pictured above are: Abbie, Jemma, Ross, Sophie, Natalie & Molly all third year pupils from Larkhall Academy who have been working closely with the Networks Partnership and Engagement team to recognise and highlight the role of unpaid Carers. To the left is Pauline & Jade from the Engagement Team along with Larkhall pupils Molly & Sophie.

Do you provide care for someone?

Network News Asking Influencing Leading & Supporting Helping Carers become

Questions Decisions Campaigns Empowered

Page 2 Carers Network - Meet the Team

Jade Jarvie Partnership and Engagement Assistant

Richard Adams

Pauline McIntosh Partnership and

Engagement Officer

Joyce Brownlie Administration

Information Coordinator

Denise Gillespie Network

Business Manager

Jo McIntyre Volunteer & Carer Coordinator

Elspeth White Funding Officer

Contact The Elderly

Contact the Elderly is a UK wide charity which offers monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for isolated older people with the help of volunteer drivers. We have a number of groups meeting in the South Lanarkshire area and are always looking for new

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 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.

If you would like to know more about our service or find out how to get involved as a guest or volunteer, please contact: Caroline McGinlay, Support Officer on 01770 600 948 or 07494 269 225

or email caroline.mcginlay@contact-the-elderly.org.uk

Chairperson Jim Baillie & Vice Chair Wilma Jackson

South Lanarkshire Carers Network Board of Directors are seeking to appoint new board members to ensure we have the capacity and skills to oversee future growth of the organisation. Our voluntary Board of Directors ensures that SLCN is well run, professional, a forward thinking organisation with the relevant safe guards and checks in place to ensure successful achievement of our aims and objectives. If it’s a new challenge you're looking for and you have some spare time on your hands we would love to hear from you.

Board of Directors

Thinking of joining our Board of Directors or just want a chat with a member of our team - call the office on 01698 285 163

Pictured is just a small sample of the many information stalls and guest speakers the Network have enjoyed listening to. Carers can just attended on the day. If you would like to attend as a speaker or with an information stand call the Network office on: 01698 285163

Carers Meetings - In all four Localities

Carers Meetings

The Network has 16 Carer led meetings planned during 2018. The meetings are in all the localities across South Lanarkshire, coming out 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,

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

information – If you have an issue, group or organisation you want to raise LET US KNOW and get involved.

Hamilton Whitehills Neighbourhood Centre

05-Jun-18 9 Hunter Road

10:30-12:30 Hamilton

Tuesday ML3 0LH

East Kilbride The Village Centre

03-Jul-18 12 Maxwell Drive

10:30-12:30 East Kilbride

Tuesday G74 4HG

Camglen Fernhill Community Centre

16-Aug-18 12 Auchenlarie Drive

10:30-12:30 Rutherglen

Thursday G73 4EQ

Clydesdale Biggar Municipal Hall

02-Aug-18 Kirkstyle

10:30-12:30 Biggar

Thursday ML12 6DT

Hamilton Whitehills Neighbourhood Centre

04-Sep-18 9 Hunter Road

10:30-12:30 Hamilton

Tuesday ML3 0LH

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Partnership and Engagement Assistant

Older & Active in East Kilbride are pleased to announce a new Health Walk starting in East Kilbride Town Centre. The 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

also run a Minibus Service taking service users from their home to East Kilbride Town Centre. Our Minibus is fully accessible and Carers are welcome to accompany service users. There is a £2 each way charge for the minibus, phone the day before to book. Call 01355 207840 for more information

Mind Matters Programme 6 week monthly CBT course

Following on from Mental Health Awareness Week, Hamilton Accies Stadium is delighted to be able to play host to this “Mind Matters” workshop facilitated by Peace by Piece, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This monthly workshop is open to anyone in the community to access. We anticipate that the programme will be really popular so ask that you can commit to attendance on the first Tuesday of every month for the 6 week duration of the course.

For more information or to register your interest please contact enquiries@blamelessuk.co.uk Places will be allocated and confirmed on completion of registration form. Registration will be on a first come basis and confirmation will be given on completion of registration form obtained from contacting enquiries@blamelessuk.co.uk

Become a Befriender with St Andrew’s Hospice

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

Maurice Laneres, Participation & Equalities Team, NHS 24 Scotland, Caledonia House Cardonald Business Park Glasgow, G51 4EB, Mobile: 07583 423131 (SMS only)

Breathing Space Service

People living with cancer, their friends, family and Carers are welcome to come along and take information leaflets or have a chat with one of our lovely volunteers at our drop-in service. These

services are led by our highly trained volunteers who can provide information and support to anyone affected by cancer.

For Further information call Lorraine McAlpine on 01236 766 951 or emaillorraine.macalpine@standrews.scot.nhs.uk

The East Kilbride

group meets at

Calderwood

Baptist Church on

Tuesdays at 11am.

Bellshill Cultural Centre Tuesday 11am - 1pm

Hamilton Town House Library Wednesday 11am - 1pm

Coatbridge Library - Coming soon East Kilbride Library - Coming soon

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 already be on display Biggar Library, Fairhill Library Motherwell Library &Chryston Library At Macmillan, we know how a cancer diagnosis can affect every part of your life and we’re here to support you through. We’ll help you get the support, energy and inspiration you need, so you can start feeling like yourself again. Call 0808 808 00 00 or visit macmillan.org.uk

Love Sport? Are you thinking about becoming a volunteer or know someone who might be interested in volunteering

The Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland has developed weekly groups for adults living with dementia across central Scotland with a focus on sporting reminiscence and physical activity. Volunteers are an essential and important part of our organisation as they enable us to run groups and enhance the lives of group participants. We value their contribution and consider it our responsibility to make sure that those volunteering with the Sporting Memories Foundation find the experience rewarding and enjoyable. We run groups in East Kilbride, Rutherglen, Stonehouse, Hamilton & Blantyre. If you are interested please contact: Liz Price, Volunteer Coordinator liz@sportingmemoriesnetwork.com or call 07794 793 032

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

alongside other health related activities such as healthy eating, practical cookery and stress management. Transport may be available. Checklist

Referral Criteria Child aged between 5-18 years old. Live in following areas of Clydesdale, South Lanarkshire Carstairs Junction, Carnwath,

Rigside, Smyllum (Lanark) and Woodpark (Lesmahagow) 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 a referral form contact Christine Baillie, Fit For Life Project, Lockhart Community Hub C/O Lockhart Hospital, Whiteless Road, Lanark, ML11 7RX

or email: christine@healthyvalleys.org.uk

South Lanarkshire Self Directed Support Network

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

Self Directed Support awareness roadshows thanks, to Big Lottery Fund Scotland #2018goals Secretary | South Lanarkshire Self Directed Support Network (SLSDSN) voluntary user-led organisation

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

www.selfdirectedsupportscotland.org.uk | www.sdsscotland.org.uk South Lanarkshire Self Directed Support Network | Scottish Charity No. SCIO SC043405

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donations welcome

Bothwell Dementia Café Supporting dementia sufferers and Carers

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

Bothwell Parish Church Centre 1:00pm - 2:30pm (every second and forth Thursday of the month)

Our community groups are there to be enjoyed by anyone living with dementia or experiencing difficulties with their memory. Including their families and friends. All are welcome, people who can attend independently and/or those unable to do so should come with a companion who 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 community activity safely.

For more information contact: 01698 854903 or email: bothwellparishoffice@btconnect.com

Have Your Say and Get Involved

Here is your opportunity to HAVE YOUR SAY, be the VOICE of CARERS and GET INVOLVED

A big THANK YOU to those of you who have already responded to our request to help us shape and improve services for Carers. We have begun working through your responses and will be in touch with each of you over the next few weeks. The VOICE of CARERS will be a regular column in our new Newsletter and also on the Carers Network’s new Website… Coming soon! 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 identify Carers and raise awareness of the challenges faced by people who have a caring role.

You will be supported by our Volunteer & Carer Coordinator Jo McIntyre who will help you find the 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 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 us reach, identify and support more Carers than ever before. Volunteer Positions available at this moment are:-

Volunteer Administration Assistant Volunteer Fundraiser Assistant

The Network are also looking for new Board Members including a Treasurer. If you feel any of the above positions would suit you please call the Network Office on 01698 285 163 or email info@slcn.co.uk

Pictured above are Company Secretary Margaret McNab with new volunteer Heather Chambers

Every month the Partnership and Engagement Team will be across the localities in South Lanarkshire with information stalls. We intend to reach 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 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. 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, 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 place of work TELL US.

Carer Information Stalls

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Network to Host Young Carer and Family Fun Day on Thursday 9th August 2018

The Carers Network will be hosting a Family Fun Day for all ages, for the people of South Lanarkshire.

The event will be held in Hamilton Accies new Cruyff Court on Thursday 9th August 10:30am - 3:00pm FREE admission

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

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

actives such as a climbing wall, assault course, bouncy castle, bubble football, crazy golf, music along with access to Hamilton Accies garden

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

if you feel you could spare a few hours to help out please call the office on

01698 285 163 or email joyce.brownlie@slcn.co.uk

The Carers Network supported Deaf Awareness Week by attending a

Parliamentary Reception for Action On Hearing Loss

Action for Hearing Loss (formerly RNID) is the largest UK charity helping people who are confronting deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss. Working in partnership with the Carers Network, Malaika Rose Information Officer for Action on Hearing Loss helps us inform and connect with Carers across South Lanarkshire and those they care for 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 and Carers. Teri spoke of the achievements of their support work with Hearing Forces for older veterans and the impact of their Moving On service for young deaf people. The Carers Network will continue this good practice of partnership working to ensure Carers and those they care for remain informed and have access to services that help support them.

The event took place at the Scottish Parliament on May 15th. The Network was represented by Volunteer & Carer Coordinator Jo McIntyre and Partnership and Engagement Assistant Richard Adams. To the left is Malaika Rose Action for Hearing Loss Information Officer with the Networks Jo McIntyre and Richard Adams.

For further information call the Network on 01698 285163 or email info@slcn.co.uk or Malaika Rose Information Officer (West) on Tel: 0141 341 5330 Mob: 07391 401698

Congratulation to Hamilton Accies Outreach Community

Advocacy Project Surgeries at the Carers Network

Carer’s Advocacy - Get In Touch

The Advocacy Project is a free, independent and confidential service that can offer advocacy support to Carers of people with mental health issues living in South Lanarkshire. Independent Advocacy can help you to put forward your views, access information and understand your rights. If you think you would benefit from having an independent advocate, or would just like some more information, please get in touch. You can contact the Advocacy Project, Monday – Fridays between 9am & 5pm on 0141 420 0961

or drop us an email at enquiry@theadvocacyproject.org.uk

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 Office, 65 Bothwell Road, Hamilton on the following dates:

28th June / 26th July & 30th August (all between 10am & 1pm)

If you would like to book an appointment during these times, please contact the Network on 01698 285 163 or email info@slcn.co.uk

For more information about the Advocacy Project please contact: Olivia Fitton Carer’s Advocacy Coordinator on 0141 420 0961 or email: enquiry@theadvocacyproject.org.uk

Website: www.theadvocacyproject.org.uk

For a great fun filled and sunny day for the opening of their new Cruyff Court on Monday May 7th. The Carers Network was there to support what is a fabulous set up with an artificial grass court, sensory room, beached area, cinema and much much more. To the left are just a few pictures from the day.

For further details call Hamilton Accies Outreach on

01698 368 650 or email enquiries@blamelessuk.co.uk

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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 provisions through regulations and guidance.

The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016

Your Rights - What to expect

Many carers are unaware of their rights and entitlements, therefore missing out on the financial, practical and emotional support available to

them. This is an important new piece of legislation that was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 4th February 2016.

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

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

services provided for the cared for person or through other supports.

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

The Local Authority now has:

A duty to prepare an Adult Carer Support Plan (ACSP)

A duty to prepare a Young Carer Statement (YCS)

A duty to set local eligibility criteria

A duty to involve Carers in carer services

A duty to provide support

A duty to provide a local Carer Strategy

The Local Authority must provide information and advice in particular about:

Carer’s rights

Income maximisation

Education and training

Advocacy

Health and wellbeing (including counselling)

Bereavement support services

Emergency and future care planning

This piece of legislation enhances the rights of Carers, although there are many additional acts that affect Carers such as :

Legislation affecting carers

The following legislation established a carers right to an assessment in their own right, a duty on local authorities to take into account carers’

views when putting together a community care package and a duty on NHS boards to produce Carer Information Strategies:

Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995 Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002

Equalities Act 2010

This act began on 1st October 2010 and brought new legislation to protect carers from direct discrimination or harassment because of their

caring responsibilities. The Government Equalities Office (GEO) has produced a series of guides

including ‘Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know as a Carer?’

For more information call the Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS)

on 0808 800 0082 or visit www.equalityadvisoryservice.com

Everyone has the right to be treated fairly, legislation protects you from discrimination.

The Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011

It aims to improve patients’ experiences of using health services and to support people to become more involved in their health and health

care. Included in the Act was the establishment of a Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS). This service provides free, accessible and

confidential information, advice and support to patients, their carers and families about NHS healthcare.

For more information visit: www.nhsinform.scot/ care-support-and-rights GP Contracts are changing, this may make a difference when

you make a visit to see your GP

Work and Families Act 2006.

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

a disabled child under 18.

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

funding options. For more details see: www.selfdirectedsupport scotland.org.uk.

The Carers Charter - What to expect

Section 36 of the Carers Act requires Scottish Ministers to set out the rights of Carers in or under the act. The Carers’

charter explores those rights.

The Act requires the local authority to have local information and advice for Carers. One aspect of information that must be 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 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 are under 18) because of their age.

Are you a Carer?

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

be regular or substantial.

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

(physical or mental illness and substance misuse), condition or disability. If you provide them with help and support to manage their life – you

are also a Carer.

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

Kinship Carers - Are looking after a child in place of the parents and meet the meaning of “Carer” not caring simply because of

child's age

Your rights under the Act:

Adult Carers have a right to an: Adult Carer Support Plan

The responsible local authority must offer an Adult Carer Support Plan to anyone they identify as an Adult Carer. They must prepare an Adult

Carer Support Plan for anyone who accepts this offer. They must also prepare an Adult Carer Support Plan for anyone who meets the

definition of an Adult Carer if that person requests one.

Young Carers have a right to a: Young Carers Statement

The responsible authority must offer a Young Carer Statement to anyone they identify as a Young Carer. They must prepare a Young Carer

Statement for anyone who accepts this offer. They must also prepare a Young Carer Statement for anyone who meets the definition of

Young Carer if the Young Carer requests one.

Support comes in many forms from many organisations: Right to support to meet any ‘eligible needs’

The responsible local authority must provide support to any Carer who has identified needs (which meet local eligibility criteria) that cannot

be met through support provided to the person being cared for, or through general local services.

Steps to involve Carers and carer representatives in planning and evaluation:

The right to be involved in services

The responsible local authority must involve Carers in planning their local carer services and when assessing Carers support needs.

They must consider Carers views when assessing their cared for persons needs and additionally when preparing and reviewing short

breaks statements.

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

The right to be involved in the hospital discharge process of the cared for person

Each health board must ensure that, before a cared for person is discharged from hospital, it involves Carers in the

discharge of the cared-for person.

For more information visit: www.gov.scot/Resource/0053/00533199.pdf

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SLCN’s Partnership and Engagement Team Are You an Employer? Would Your Employees Benefit

from Carer Awareness Sessions

Our Partnership and Engagement Team made up of: Pauline McIntosh, Richard Adams and Jade Jarvie

work to deliver a Carer Awareness training program across South Lanarkshire. They work closely with the

52 General Practitioners, local authority, private sector and our partner third and public sector organisations

showing all the different practitioners how to recognise a Carer.

The team delivers Carer Awareness sessions to a variety organisations both in the public and private sectors.

Carer Awareness for professionals’ bodies is designed to help identify and support carers by:

Helping them to understand the caring role and the impact it has.

Discussing Carer’s rights and the legislative response to Carers.

Carer awareness is suitable to businesses, organisations and schools to help identify Carers in your professional

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

these can be addressed. Participants learn about the wide variety of supports available for Carers in the local

area. It lets the attendees understand the legal rights of Carers and explore the types of needs Carers have.

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.