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Great news for young Scottish carers!

A new report by Carers Scotland looks at Health and Social care support for unpaid carers. If you are a carer and want help with your social care planning, you can speak to a SiRD org in your area. Some of which are carers centres. Find out more: 👉bit.ly/3RfSGQM

We were delighted to be part of the @SDSS National Voice 2025 conference yesterday promoting the SiRD funded orgs! A highlight was hearing Maree Todd speak about the "invaluable support" that SiRD orgs offer to people. Find out more about SiRD 👉 bit.ly/3RfSGQM

Fantastic news that Scotland Government are funding 150 new Changing Places Toilets throughout Scotland over the next two years!

Changing Places toilets are designed to support disabled people who need assistance. PAMIS are looking for your input on where more Changing Places toilets should be built. For more info 👇👇

Want to learn more about Self-Directed Support (SDS) and how the process works? Self-Directed Support Forth Valley - ILA are offering free information sessions for anyone who is keen to better understand the SDS process. For more info 👇👇

The Disclosure Application Service Disclosure Scotland is unavailable until Tues April 1st. Find out everything you need to know about the changes to PVG scheme that are taking effect on April 1st. 👉 bit.ly/42jL1qV

Are you a Young Carer or a Young Adult Carer? Interested in joining Carers Trust Scotland Young Carer & Young Adult Carer Advisory Group? Find out more 👇

A new Pension Age Disability Payment is open for applications in 13 local authority areas in Scotland. For more info 👇👇

Thanks again to Maree Todd for visiting and getting involved with our crochet group! Watch the video below to hear more from our CEO Rosie and one of our unpaid carers about the benefits of taking a break from caring. Or find out more at weebreaks.com

Free Upcoming Workshop: Preparing For Emergencies Workshop with VOCAL Midlothian See below for more info 👇👇

Applications are now open for funding with Autistic Adult Support Fund to provide support to autistic adults across Scotland. Find out more about the Autistic Adult Support Fund and application process here 👇👇bit.ly/3RNvQAe

Online Workshop available with Specialist Volunteer Network Brand Strategy for Charities workshop will focus on brand strategy, tips for developing your brand and charity project case studies. Find out more 👇👇

The SiRD team are back on tour! We visited Capability Scotland to hear more about the independent support they provide to help people have choice and control over their social care support in Dumfries and Galloway. Find out more 👉bit.ly/444W7la

Exciting recruitment opportunity with Lothian CIL! Find out more about the role and how to apply below 👇👇

The SiRD tour continues! Yesterday we were in sunny Leith to catch up with VOCAL Edinburgh and VOCAL Midlothian to learn more about how they support unpaid carers through their self-directed support journey in Edinburgh and Midlothian. bit.ly/4m0yKjh

📢Opening soon📢 A new phase of CashBack for Communities has been announced. Applications will open on 12 June 2025. Find all up-to-date information on our website: cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/

Changes regarding what trustee information charities have to give OSCR OSCR will be introduced this summer. Find out more about these changes 👇

📢Updated key dates📢 We will share detailed guidance on how to apply for CashBack for Communities funding on or after Thurs 22 May on our website: cashbackforcommunities.org/funding/ Webinar dates: 🟡27 May 🟡28 May 🟡3 June

The 2023 carers' survey, conducted by VOCAL Midlothian in partnership with Midlothian Health & Social Care Partnership and Scotinform Ltd, highlights significant financial pressures and limited respite opportunities for carers in Midlothian. Read the full report below 👇