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Carer Support Network (CSN)

NLCT leads the Carer Support Network (CSN), a coalition of organisations across North Lanarkshire. Meeting quarterly, this network unites diverse sectors, including University Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire (UHSCNL), carer organisations, advocacy providers, and the vibrant 3rd Sector. These groups share a common purpose: regular interaction with and support for carers.

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The CSN Commitment to Carers

The CSN is dedicated to building community capacity that promotes preventative and anticipatory support, reduces isolation and loneliness, and enhances access to information, guidance, and education.

By prioritising independence, wellbeing, and connection, we aim to ensure carers feel included, supported, and valued. The CSN strives to increase access to short breaks, improve carers’ ability to manage their caring roles, optimise their health and wellbeing, and create effective pathways to direct support services. Where short break opportunities are facilitated through the CSN, a collaborative approach to allocation, review, and monitoring ensures co-production and targeted support are maximised.

“We have found that the Carer Support Network has provided a forum for the exchange of ideas, mutual support, and meaningful networking opportunities.”

CSN MEMBER

CSN Short Break Initiatives

CARER BREATHER

“Not just to survive but to thrive.”

Carer Breather is a pioneering initiative designed from carer feedback, addressing the need for accessible, preventative, short breaks. Funded by UHSCNL and facilitated by NLCT, this program offers carers innovative time-out opportunities including art, health, and wellbeing activities that are delivered by 3rd Sector organisations across North Lanarkshire.

KEY BENEFITS

Early-intervention breaks to promote wellbeing.
Free, accessible activities tailored to carers’ needs.
Sustainable and impactful support for carers.
Helps identify carers previously unknown to services.

Since its launch, Carer Breather has provided opportunities that have…

Boosted carers’ wellbeing.
Improved health outcomes.
Reduced stress and isolation.
Built strong support networks.

“The activity started my recovery, mentally. I will be forever grateful.”

CARER

“Thanks everyone; it was so lovely to have time out to de-stress with like-minded people.”

CARER

“I loved every minute of working with the artists. It was sheer joy.”

CARER

Carer Breather Organisations

In recognition of the Carer Breather programme’s success, further carer engagement helped assess impact, identified the barriers experienced by carers and informed the current Phase 3 of this impactful area of work. The organisations delivering Carer Breather are listed below. You can make direct contact with them by clicking on the relevant organisation. Access our excellent referral guide here.

Carer Support Network (CSN)

The CSN Commitment to Carers

“We have found that the Carer Support Network has provided a forum for the exchange of ideas, mutual support, and meaningful networking opportunities.”

CSN Short Break Initiatives

CARER BREATHER

KEY BENEFITS

Since its launch, Carer Breather has provided opportunities that have…

“The activity started my recovery, mentally. I will be forever grateful.”

“Thanks everyone; it was so lovely to have time out to de-stress with like-minded people.”

“I loved every minute of working with the artists. It was sheer joy.”

Carer Breather Organisations

Bazooka Arts

Central Scotland Adventures

Cumbernauld Action for Care of the Elderly

Disco Buddies

Getting Better Together

Glenboig Development Trust

Lanarkshire Deaf Hub

Outlet

North Lanarkshire Disability Forum

Promoting A More Inclusive Society

PlayPeace

PSHG

The Haven

The Health and Wellness Hub

VIP Pass

Volunteering Matters

Watch us Grow

YMCA Bellshill & Mossend

Befriend Motherwell

Time for Me Fund

Bannan Fitness

Bestway Community Development

Craighalbert Parent Partnership

Creative Space Cumbernauld

Kinship Connect

PALS (Play and Learning Support)

Shotts Bon Accord Walking Football

The Re:ROOT Collective

Womens Activeworks Society

Carer Support Network Team

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