by NLCT | Sep 11, 2017 | Uncategorised
The Minister for Social Security, Jeanne Freeman, has recorded an update for carers on the plans for social security in Scotland. In it she sets out the plans and timescales for setting up a social security agency in Scotland and taking over the 11 devolved benefits...
by NLCT | Aug 28, 2017 | Uncategorised
The National Carer Organisations have produced a Manifesto for Carers for the local council elections on the 4th of May 2017. We are calling on all candidates in the local council elections to agree to: Protect funding for carer support & ensure there are adequate...
by NLCT | Jul 5, 2017 | Uncategorised
Congratulations to Frida Skinner who is the first recipient of the Tony Fitzpatrick Special Achievement Award. Frida is a young carer who helps to care for her Mum. Frida has embraced her caring role and since joining the Action for Children, North Lanarkshire Young...
by NLCT | May 2, 2017 | Uncategorised
Following a Scottish Government review of social work complaints, the complaints system changed on the 1st April 2017. The National Carer Organisations have produced a briefing paper which explains what the changes are and how you can go about making a complaint about...
by NLCT | Aug 25, 2016 | Uncategorised
Social Security in Scotland – The consultation is open until the 28th October 2016 The Scottish Government is publishing a consultation on social security in Scotland, to gather views and inform future decisions, including the development of the forthcoming Social...
