Support if you are a caregiver and getting a break from caring
Examples of Support
Carers rights
Carers assessment
Carers training
Young carers
Employment issues
Finances
Welfare rights
Insurance
Planning ahead
Power of Attorney
Respite
Wills & testaments
Keeping healthy
Condition specific information
Housing
Financial planning
Support for mental health & wellbeing
Key Services and People
HD Specialist Service ( HD Specialist, HD Clinical Lead, Specialist Youth Advisors, Financial Wellbeing Officer )
Carer Support Services, including respite ( Angus Carers’ Centre , Dundee Carers Centre , Perth & Kinross Carers , Carers Trust , Carers Scotland , Shared Care Scotland , Care Information Scotland )
Health & Social Care Services ( Angus , Dundee City , Perth & Kinross )
Young carer & young adult carers’ services ( Angus Young Carers, Dundee Young Carers’ Project , PKAVE Young Carers’ Hub , Children First , Carers Trust , Home Start )
Mental Health Services e.g. GP, Psychology Services, Psychiatry , Community Mental Health Services ( Angus, Dundee City , Dundee East , Dundee West , Perth & Kinross )
Scottish Huntington’s Association Carers’ Forum
Palliative Care Services/ Hospices
Scottish Huntington’s Association Short Breaks Fund (via HD Specialists )
Integrated Multi Agency Arrangements, Referral Pathways and Resources
HD Specialists or Specialist Youth Advisor will undertake assessment of need, referring to Social Work ( Angus , Dundee City , Perth & Kinross ) for a statutory assessment when appropriate and signposting carers to the network of services within each local authority.
Standards
Support should be consistent with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
Health & Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) should ensure that training & education is available to carers
Outcomes
Carers and their families are well connected to support services and feel adequately supported throughout their experience