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
Emotional support & reducing isolation
Financial planning
Support for mental health & wellbeing
Key Services and People
Scottish Huntington’s Association Youth Project (SHAYP) / Specialist Youth Advisors
Carer Support Services (e.g. Carers Trust , Carers Scotland , Shared Care Scotland , Care Information Scotland)
Health & Community Care Services
Young Carer’s Services
Mental Health Services (e.g. Community Mental Health Team, GP, psychology/ neuropsychology, psychiatry).
Integrated Multi Agency Arrangements, Referral Pathways and Resources
HD Specialists or Specialist Youth Advisor will undertake assessment of need, referring to Social Work 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 (commencing 1 April 2018)
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