Get confident with being confidential anonymous complaints hinder Care Inspectorate ability to investigate and improve due to unverifiable information and encourage confidential complaints, ensuring personal details remain secure #GetConfidentBeConfidential

Last year, Carers UK used carers responses to successfully campaign for an increased earnings limit on Carer’s Allowance. Carers UK encourages all unpaid carers to participate in the annual State of Caring survey and share their experiences. surveymonkey.com/r/QN5QWF7

The ethos of self-directed support aligns with the strategy to give individuals more choice and control over their health & social care, implementation has been uneven across Scotland, with challenges in ensuring consistent, effective delivery Neil Gray MSP Caroline Lamb First Minister

“It makes it really difficult to find & stay in work because your employer doesn’t know how they can help you. Eventually they give up & let you go when there could be an easy fix.” Alzheimer Scotland MS Society UK Epilepsy Scotland Parkinson's UK Carers Trust healthandcare.scot/stories/4212/n…

Join us this October for the Carers Parliament 2025! With a new Scottish Parliament to be elected next year, we will be looking at 2026 and beyond to address the main priorities for unpaid carers and how their lives can be improved. Book your place here: surveymonkey.com/r/NYHXCRV

Acquisition International proudly announces the winners of the 2025 Non-Profit Organisation Awards This prestigious program honors and celebrates the exceptional work of non-profit organisations worldwide Acquisition Intl @who United Nations acquisition-international.com/winners/self-d…

we don't speak for the community, we are part of it, our lives are impacted by the Carers and Self-Directed Support policies we strive to make easier for you to understand to live life as independently as possible. we fully embrace the concept of "nothing about us without us."

Congratulations Teens+ on opening a new community hub in Musselburgh this September to help young adults with additional needs gain independence, build life skills, and connect with their community.

New Service 2026, Diagnosis Connect, People diagnosed with long-term health conditions will receive extra support from expert charities at diagnosis Our first action, signpost, you, co-produced Self-Directed Support or Adult Carers Assessment for supported individual support plan

We have new Looking After Someone guides for 2025/26! These have up to date information and advice on all aspects of caring in Scotland. Order printed copies (supplied free, pay postage only) or find the link to the online version here: shopcarersuk.org/en/products/vi…

We're excited to be part of a community event celebrating Disability Learning Week 2025! Join us on Thursday 11 September (11am - 2pm) at Meadowbank Sports Centre for a fun-filled day of music, activities, food, drink & stalls. Find out more👉👉edinburghhsc.scot/LDW

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In partnership with NAS, we are running 2 additional Growing Up online groups of training covering 4 workshops. Please see the attached flyer, as well as the link to the sign-up form and training dates below here: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

calling all Carers, empower yourself with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 Statutory Guidance, updated July 2021 aims to improve support #WeDemandBetter Neil Gray MSP Carers Scotland @carerstrust Lanarkshire Carers Scot Gov Carers Policy In Control Scotland Hamilton Our Town youtube.com/watch?v=gHQ6hQ…

the Act grants Carers a NEW adult Carer support plan or young Carer statement without requiring substantial and regular care. this preventative approach identifies each Carer's personal outcomes and support needs through meaningful conversations. gov.scot/publications/c…

Carers Self-Directed Support Handbook helps Carers understand their rights & options under Self-Directed Support, offering clear, practical guidance on preparing for Adult & Young Carer Assessments and making informed choices about care, support, & funding sdsnet.org.uk/person-centred…

Alternaleaf UK was invited to a parliamentary roundtable to discuss the benefits of medical cannabis for chronic pain, depression, and anxiety. Patient Choice experience is vital for high-quality healthcare. facebook.com/reel/136914463… facebook.com/reel/241368906…

Did you know 28 million UK residents live with chronic pain and many seek long-term relief Curaleaf Clinic supports patients with conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, back pain, migraines, and more #PatientCentredCare facebook.com/reel/139366147…

The Carers Parliament 2025 lets you raise care concerns directly with national and local government decision-makers. Thursday 30th October 2025 Join online, book your place today: surveymonkey.com/r/NYHXCRV

A Coatbridge man who is now cancer-free after treatment for a chronic form of blood cancer has joined forces with leukaemia charities to share the importance of recognising symptoms early. Leukaemia Care Leukaemia UK Cure Leukaemia Cancer Research UK in Scotland Neil Gray MSP healthandcare.scot/stories/4263/b…