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Take a Break Scotland
Scottish Government funded Take a Break Scotland administered by Family Fund, opened for applications on Tuesday 3rd May 2022 and will remain open until 5:00pm on Monday 20th June 2022…
Carers Allowance
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a new ‘easy-read’ guide to Carer’s Allowance, a payment for people who spend at least 35 hours each week providing regular care to someone…
Carers Trust – Living Safely this Winter
Today Carers Trust have launched the new COVID-19 ‘Living Safely This Winter’ Campaign. This campaign builds on from our ‘Living Safely For All Of Us’ campaign…
Flu And Covid-19 Vaccine Booster
Online Booking Portal For The Flu And Covid-19 Vaccine Booster For Unpaid Carers From 10am on Monday, carers will be able to book their flu and COVID-19 booster vaccine at…
COVID-19 Vaccine 12 to 15 Year Olds
COVID-19 Vaccine Programme Update Carers Trust Scotland It’s important for children and young people and their parents or carers to discuss getting the COVID-19 vaccine and come to a…
Fool On
Recovery Through The Performing Arts Fool On was started by a group of individuals who had a lived experience of a mental health issue. They also shared an interest in the performing arts…
Scottish Young Carers Festival
#SYCF2021 is LIVE! Calling all young carers & young adult carers to check out @CarersTrustScot 2021 Festival webpage! Explore workshops to develop your skills, learn more about support available…
LGBT Youth Scotland
We are Scotland’s national charity for LGBTI young people, working with 13–25 year olds across the country. We also deliver the LGBT Charter programme to schools, organisations and…
Unpaid Carers Covid-19 Support
Last week, the Scottish Government made the decision to close the COVID-19 unpaid carers’ portal. You may already be aware with this decision, but to ensure there is support via as many channels…
Keeping Caring Visible & Valued
North Lanarkshire Carers Together are hosting an event as part of Carers Week – “Keeping Caring Visible & Valued” in partnership with Lanarkshire weight management services, NL/SL Young…
Home Energy Scotland
Home Energy Scotland is a free, impartial, and expert advice service, funded by the Scottish Government and managed by the Energy Saving Trust. There are five Home Energy Scotland advice centres…
Young Carers for People with Dementia
What Is Dementia? Dementia is a term used to describe a range of symptoms that can include memory loss and problems with reasoning and communication…