North Lanarkshire Carers Together pledges to improve the lives of carers within North Lanarkshire by actively linking carers and professionals together…
Did you know there is new law to support carers in Scotland? The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 was implemented in April 2018…
Welcome to North Lanarkshire Carers Together
Carers have the right to be informed, heard and their views considered. We aim to make a positive difference to the lives of carers in North Lanarkshire through the provision of information alongside our carer representation and campaigning work. Our organisation is a registered charity working in partnership with Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire and a wide range of third sector and national organisations to influence policy development and service provision, which affect both carers and the people they care for.
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Who is a Carer?
Under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016, which is the new law to support carers in Scotland, you are considered to be a carer if you are looking after a family member or friend who cannot manage alone due to a long term condition or disability. Carers can be any age, from children to older people and from every community and culture. They may be parents, spouses, grandparents, siblings, same sex partners, friends or neighbours. Click the following link to read more about what being a carer can involve:
Do You Know Your Rights as a Carer?
How We Can Help You as a Carer
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Carers Recent News Articles
Carer Breather fund application goes live
Applications are now open for Carer Breather funding for the next 2 year period.
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NLCT calls for immediate action on cost of living emergency
As our report launches following consultation with carers, we call for urgent financial and social care supports. Our full report is now available to read and download.
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Save the date – Carer Breather funding for 2023-2025
Applications for the next round of Carer Breather funding are expected to go live at the end of January 2023.
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During 1999, North Lanarkshire Council collaborated with various Carer groups to develop the North Lanarkshire Strategy for Carers. There was support then for the…