The Growing Up Project aims to support unpaid carers of autistic young people to look after their physical and mental wellbeing. Carers can sign up to get involved and join our workshops.
In partnership with National Autistic Society Scotland
Learn more here: carersuk.org/scotland/news-…

Are you, or someone you know, looking for a fun challenge, where you can also raise some money to improve the lives of carers?
Join a Kiltwalk happening Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Dundee and choose from a selection of distances to suit you. Find out more here: carersuk.org/scotland/get-i…

Carers in employment - is your place of work recognised as a #CarerPositive employer? Our Carer Positive team work with employers to help build support for carers in the workplace, and those that do receive a nationally recognised award.
Find out more here:carerpositive.org

I no longer feel as lonely since joining this space.” (Carers Connect user)
Open 24/7, Carers Connect is a friendly online community where you can talk about anything related to caring. Become a member for free and join the conversation: carersuk.org/join

There is still time to get your tickets for the Carers Scotland 'Carers and Employment Conference'.
🗓️29th May at COSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh.
See the full agenda and book your place here: bit.ly/CarersandEmplo…

📣 Do you care for someone affected by substance use?

We are hosting a focus group via Zoom on Thursday 16 May on the Charter of Rights for people affected by substance use.

If you are interested in signing up, see details below 👇

To mark #MentalHealthAwareness Week we’re highlighting the impact of caring on mental health and the experiences of those caring for some with a mental health condition.

Read the briefing: carersuk.org/briefings/ment…

🧵Key findings

Make sure you are accessing the Right NHS Care in the Right Place.
If you think you need A&E, but it's not life-threatening, you can call NHS 24 on 111. Or you can still contact your GP practice during the day. More info at NHSinform.scot/right-care
#RightCareRightPlace

Young carers can get a yearly payment of more than £380 if they:
✅are aged 16, 17 or 18
✅care for someone who gets a disability benefit
✅spend an average of 16 hours per week caring
Find out more at: mygov.scot/youngcarergrant

Carers, can you help Carers Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service by completing this survey about recent interactions you may have had with the Ambulance Service when caring for someone with a terminal illness and/or at end of life?
Find the survey here: forms.microsoft.com/e/C68xN2CqJ8

The Employment Relations Act will soon change the rules on flexible working for Scotland's employers. Find out more about this legislation and how it will affect your organisation here 🔗carerpositive.carerpositive.org/carers-and-emp…

The Waiting Well Hub launched on NHS Inform, created to support people who may be waiting to see a healthcare specialist or to get health and social care services.❤️‍🩹
You can access the Hub and find out more here: nhsinform.scot/waiting-well/

Carers in employment - is your place of work recognised as a #CarerPositive employer? Our Carer Positive team work with employers to help build support for carers in the workplace, and those that do receive a nationally recognised award.
Find out more here:carerpositive.org