It is important that primary care teams are aware of the problems that carers face, and practices are organised to identify carers, involve them in patient care where appropriate, and support them to maintain the caregiving situation.
Teaching staff need to be more aware of the rights of young carers.
Helping carers understand their rights under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
Whatever challenges caring brings, Carers Scotland is here to support you.
Provides support and advice to young people in asking an adult for help.
Provides answers to questions young people may have on the disease, including what support is available for young carers.
Provides clear information to young people about Motor Neurone Disease – in a youth friendly, accessible and interactive way.
Services who actively encourage partnerships with carers and give information, support and advice in a considered manner all underpin the duties with the Carers (Scotland) Act.
In supporting people with mental health problems, carers play a vital role. This menu of topics provides an easily accessible aid to help form conversations about how recovery can be achieved and sustained.
Guide for young people on an illness in their family, including symptoms, risks, medication.