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New Rights For
Scotland's Carers
New legal rights to ensure the many thousands of unpaid
carers get the help and support they need come into force on Sunday 1
September 2002. Amongst other rights
carers will be entitled to an assessment
whenever they want, regardless of whether the cared for person is being
assessed. Young carers under 16 will also have similar rights for
the first time.....................more
Free Personal Care
- Highland Council Policy
Highland Community Care Forum Annual
Conference for 2002 is on Friday 6 September 2002 - details later.
Financial Information for Carers
A new
booklet has been produced by Carers National Association in partnership
with Scottish Gas. It gives a quick guide through the financial
maze. Looks at benefits, employment, council tax, pensions, paying
for services, utility bills, housing, raising money and debt.
gives you options and points you to more information. Obtainable
from -
Carers National Association Scotland Tel 0141 221 9141 email info@carerscotland.demon.co.uk
The Needs of People with
Addiction Problems in Caithness
Caithness Community Care Forum has over the last four years conducted a
number of surveys into the needs of various groups in the
community. This report for the Care Forum was carried out by Jane
Coll and a printed version has been produced. A copy of the report
is now available here. The Care Forum was particularly grateful to
Jane for taking on this survey which was one of the most difficult she
has yet tackled. Next Caithness Community Care Forum meeting is on Monday 21st August at
7.00pm in the Couthie Corner, Thurso. Isobel Moore chair of HCCF
will be the speaker and she will talk about the Handy Person scheme
operating in Skye Fair Deal Campaign
This is being run by Carers National Association and aims to
get better treatment for carers and raise awareness of the financial
issues facing carers, help individuals identify themselves as carers and
enable carers to voice their concerns.
More information is obtainable from Carers National association,
Freepost SC04720, Glasgow, G1 3BR
The
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 -
A new National Carers helpline has opened at 0808 808 7777
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