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Carers Week: 392,000 become unpaid carers in Scotland in a matter of weeks
Figures released for Carers Week show that 400,000 additional people in Scotland are caring for older, disabled or seriously ill relatives or friends since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Raising your voice during Carers Week 2020
Carers are some of the most important and vital members of our society, and this Carers Week is working to Make Caring Visible.
Enable Asks… Katie Piper
Katie Piper has been a powerful force in breaking down barriers for the marginalised in society, and now Katie shares her journey in lockdown during Enable Asks.
Charity Spotlight: How we can work to “see the child, not the disability” with Caudwell Children
With expert advice from dedicated charities, we can work together to allow disabled children the opportunity to flourish in an inclusive society.
Looking after your pets during the coronavirus lockdown
While you are staying safe by staying at home to prevent further spread of coronavirus, you might be worried about your pet or working animal’s care or everyday needs. There is guidance available to put your mind at ease.
INTERVIEW: The government should not overlook the importance of care PAs at this time
With news that local councils can declare themselves in a state of ‘emergency’ and change care provided, what is the reality of this decision?
Charities respond to news councils allowed power to suspend care
Yesterday evening (31 March) the Department of Health and Social Care released new social care guidance under the Coronavirus Act 2020, which could see care temporarily suspended for many disabled people.
Carers: Knowing your rights
800,000 people across the UK rely on home visits from carers to provide essential daily care. Many more are cared for by their family, who do so unpaid.
Information for carers and clients during COVID-19
Carers provide essential support to people around the country, but the current COVID-19 outbreak means that many carers are unable to visit their clients and deliver the vital services they need.
Medical emergency admissions for dementia increase by 35 per cent
A lack of social care is being blamed for the increase in the number of people with dementia admitted to hospital as a medical emergency, as figures are released by the NHS.
The power of community care this Carers Rights Day
Carers Rights Day is an annual event to make carers aware of their rights, where to get guidance, and to raise awareness of carers’ needs. We speak to one carer about finding support from other parents and this year’s focus: helping carers find their way in local communities.
Research highlights two-thirds of UK adults could become carers
A new study has revealed that adults can have a 50 per cent chance of becoming a carer, with half of women expected to be carers by the age of 46.
All inpatients with learning disability or autism to have cases reviewed
The UK Government has announced that every inpatient with a learning disability or autism in a mental health hospital is to have their case reviewed over the next 12 months.
JK Rowling donates £15.3m to Edinburgh MS research centre
Acclaimed author, JK Rowling has donated £15.3 million to an Edinburgh based MS research centre named after her mother.