Webwatch: Care Information Scotland gets makeover
The website Care Information Scotland for people who access care in Scotland, and their carers, has been upgraded and offers a range of new services. The online and telephone service,
Read MoreThe website Care Information Scotland for people who access care in Scotland, and their carers, has been upgraded and offers a range of new services. The online and telephone service,
Read MoreNearly half of carers are struggling to make ends meet and worried about further cuts to welfare, a charity has warned. Carers UK said it was calling on the Government
Read MoreThe Dementia Carer Voices project has released a new report entitled ‘The Caring Experience’, which shares the results of a survey that captured the views and experiences of carers throughout
Read MoreThe Scotland’s Carers report, and Official Statistics Publication, has been released. The report covers statistical analysis and research on caring and presents information on who provides care in Scotland and
Read MoreCarers looking after elderly, ill or disabled loved ones will be given a “bonus” of up to £250 which they could spend on a holiday under Liberal Democrat plans. The
Read MorePeople caring for others for more than 50 hours a week will get a fully-funded week of respite under the Conservatives, the party in Scotland has said. The national carers’
Read MoreAcclaimed Japanese concert pianist, Noriko Ogawa, is hosting a series of concerts specifically for parents and carers of children with autism. The aim of Jamie’s Concerts, which are held in
Read MoreMany paid staff in carers centres, condition specific organisations and statutory bodies support carers negotiating with ‘the system’. However, competing demands and conflicts of interest can limit the scope of
Read MoreCarers are today being asked for their views on legislation that aims to improve the support available to them and set out their rights in law. The Health and Sport
Read MoreA new analysis of the extent of unpaid caring in Scotland has shown that around 759,000 people are caring for a relative, friend or neighbour – around 17 per cent
Read More