New Carers Trust Scotland research shows the key challenges for Scotland’s student carer population.
“The decision to study would not have been taken lightly” Student Carer
Support for Student Carers in Scotland
The module will help college practitioners to better understand the challenges faced by many student carers and provides guidance on how to improve support for these students at college.
Scotland’s Job Start Payment Supporting Young People Into Work
The Job Start Payment is a one off £250 payment to help with the costs of starting a new job, £400 if the person has a child.
‘Best of the Fest’: Young Carer’s Festival Goes Online
Carers Trust Scotland will bring Festival fun to young people through their first ever virtual Festival, “Best of the Fest!”
Tribute Paid To Carers In Orkney
“Carers make a huge contribution to families and communities throughout Scotland and with the current public health crisis, they find themselves under increased pressure.”
Covid19 Lockdown Reveals 1.1 Million Unpaid Carers in Scotland #carersweek
“The six Carers Week charities are calling on Government to urgently deliver a plan for social care reform and set out long term investment in care and support services.”
Campaign to Support Young Carers: #Supermarkets4Change
Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament have started a campaign on the issue of supermarket access for young carers and young adult carers
Supporting Health & Social Care Workers and Carers
A digital hub has been established to support workers in Health and Social Care and Carers with their physical and mental health.
Orkney Kinship Carer Support Group
The first drop in session is at the Strynd Meeting Room, Kirkwall, at 10:00 on Friday, February 21.
Scotland’s Young Carer Grant to be Extended to Asylum Seekers
“from Spring this year, young carers will be able to access Young Carer Grant without fear of it risking their immigration status.”
