Charities Are There to Help; Organisations Are Dedicated to Improving the Lives of the Elderly and Their CarersHELPING to care for elderly family and friends isn't always easy. With so many things to think about, it can be hard knowing just what to do....
Carers Trust Scotland Chat to Carers Online We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. We do this with a UK wide network...
when John Swinney brought a motion on Young Carers Scotland.The usual debates - with everything divided on party lines and no one willing to admit their opponents might have a point - often drive me round the bend.The debate on young carers took place during members' business, when there ...
Don’t be confrontational and always seek out help from a professional; whether you go via the route of a general practitioner, support group or rehab centre, all have proven benefits. However, never let yourself get burned out. A carers job is just as important as the monumental task th...
If you’re trying to trace a document trail or identify who is accountable for a particular decision, it’s essential to understand the structure of the health service. The way the National Health Service is set up in England (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be dealt with in futur...
These pages are created by people living and working in the Highlands of Scotland, but everyone is welcome to use them. You can find out more about us using the About menu Play ideas If you are looking for ideas how to help young children learn at home through play, scroll down! Or se...
The aim of the Molly Rose Foundation is suicide prevention, targeted towards young people under the age of 25. Many young people feel they are a burden or undeserving of support. By asking the question, you are showing that you are ready to listen and will help them to access support. No...
parliaments in Scotland and Wales. These are built on trust and respect and have allowed us to contribute to the development of legislation, often before any definite policy has been decided by those in charge. These early interactions can deliver meaningful change for those taxpayers we seek to...
Early years frameworks have an emphasis on a personal approach to learning and development as due to socio-economic changes children are having to spend longer periods away from their carers and therefore need extra care to support their emotional well being. There is also an emphasis on the nee...
The policy, Hidden Harm - Next Steps, calls for help for the 60,000 children in Scotland who are affected by parental drug misuse. And that action can't come too soon for the children who've lived with the horror of an addict parent. In many cases, grandparents or other relatives ...