Carer Support Network (CSN)
The CSN Commitment to Carers
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
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.
Bazooka Arts
Central Scotland Adventures
Cumbernauld Action for Care of the Elderly
Glenboig Development Trust
The Health & Wellness Hub
Lanarkshire Deaf Hub
North Lanarkshire Disability Forum
Promoting A More Inclusive Society
Play Peace
PSHG North Lanarkshire
The Haven
VIP Pass Community Project
Volunteering Matters
Watch Us Grow
YMCA Bellshill & Mossend
Time for Me Fund
Our Time for Me initiative has been launched. As facilitators, NLCT have invited small voluntary and community groups in North Lanarkshire who encounter carers to apply for funding of up to £3000 over a 12 month period for projects that provide community-based activities.
You can find the referral guide for carers and professionals here
Bestway Community Development
CABIA Airdrie
Cardowan Community Meadow
Disco Buddies
Project 42
Sakoon Mind
Viewpark Conservation Group
Carer Support Network Team
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