What a joy it was having you yesterday to celebrate Carers Week 🤗 Carers enjoyed a lunch, followed by a wellbeing mindfulness session & confidence building workshop. We then had samba drumming to end the day! Thanks to everyone who joined and to all the facilitators! Glasgow City HSCP

54% of current or former cares say they face disadvantages in looking after their own health. Read the full #CarersWeek report here (Scotland specific stats from page 40): carersweek.org/media/qxnkcnn0…

#CarersWeek2025 is ending — but for thousands of unpaid carers, the work never stops. In Glasgow, we're building a city that sees them, values them, and stands with them. #CarerAware 🎥 Watch our full video and see what being carer aware truly means 👉 youtu.be/guklv_xIyFU

The NHS Ayrshire & Arran Travel Health Service is encouraging people to check travel health information prior to jetting off. Some destinations may have specific advice or require vaccinations for entry. To read more visit ➡ ow.ly/Lvyc50W8boY

Registering a #PowerOfAttorney will incur costs, including possible legal fees. Assistance may be available to cover these. ◾ Fees 👉 publicguardian-scotland.gov.uk/general/fees ◾ Legal Aid 👉 slab.org.uk East Dun HSCP Glasgow City HSCP West Dunbartonshire Council Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership Inverclyde HSCP East Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

✍️ We are proud to join over 200 signatories calling for urgent action to address the crisis facing social care in Scotland. 📈 The Scottish Government must act now, with measures including sustainable multi-year funding and a fully funded medium-term recovery plan.

Curious about volunteering? ✋ Pop by Volunteer Glasgow Volunteering Fair on Tues 14 Oct, 10am–1pm at Glasgow City Chambers! 📍 Meet local organisations, find your perfect role, or just learn more. Free & open to all. More info 📩 [email protected]

You're invited to join the North West Locality Engagement Forum for a public meeting on Tuesday 7 October. Come along to share your experience of health and social care and have your say on the North West Locality Plan! Find more info below 👇

Join us for the Carers Parliament 2025! With a new Scottish Parliament to be elected next year, we'll be looking at 2026 and beyond to address the main priorities for unpaid carers and how their lives can improve. Online places are still available here: surveymonkey.com/r/NYHXCRV

.Tressa Burke tells us the despite powerlessness and lack of control and social isolation disabled people feel, hope is created from coming together. 'Building a collective identity from the grassroots and generating a sense of peer support actually makes people feel powerful.'

The Care Reform (Scotland) Act introduced the groundbreaking Anne’s Law, giving formal recognition to the loved ones of people in care homes in their role in supporting wellbeing. We need your help to develop the regulations. Have your say ➡️bit.ly/48kKTv1

If you’re living with dementia, or a carer, friend, or family member supporting someone who is, you’re warmly invited to this friendly monthly meet-up. 📅 No booking required – just come along! 📍 Details here bit.ly/4llbCu0

The University of Strathclyde is looking for unpaid carers to take part in this survey investigating the support, training and recognition needed by carers. To get involved, or find out more, visit: strathsci.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bw…

The average person has a 50:50 chance of becoming a carer by age 50. Write to your MP today and ask them to support #CarersRightsDay next week! action.carersuk.org/page/180934/ac…

Are you an unpaid carer? If you provide care for a relative, friend or neighbour, you’re eligible for the flu vaccine this winter. Book your appointment now at nhsinform.scot/flu. #FluHitsHarder

A ScottishAutism ‘I Am Autistic’ Alert Card can be useful when travelling & is a great way to let others, including police officers, know that you, a friend/family member are autistic, & you might need extra time or assistance in certain situations. ℹ  scottishautism.org

📢We offer FREE #CarerAware information sessions to raise awareness of carers rights and the support available to them. To play your part in making Glasgow #CarerAware, contact to book an information session for your org/team/department: 💻 [email protected]

Carers Scotland can provide specialist information on a range of topics, including… ✔️ benefits and financial support ✔️ how to get practical support ✔️ challenging decisions Get in touch by phone on 0808 808 7777 or email [email protected].

Help shape the future of care in Scotland. Scottish Ministers are seeking an Independent Chair for the new National Care Service Advisory Board. If you are a strategic leader with a strong understanding of the health and social care landscape apply now ➡️ bit.ly/44gQEXw

Thank you to Carol Mochan MSP for lodging a motion for #CarersRightsDay in Scottish Parliament. It highlights unpaid carers’ vital role & urgent need to tackle fuel poverty. We urge all MSPs to support it. Join us on 20 Nov for our Addressing Carer Fuel Poverty event. bit.ly/4p7omXD