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. Care & Support North Ayrshire/North Ayrshire Council (Carers), South Ayrshire Council (Carers), South Ayrshire Carers Centre, Crossroads, East Ayrshire Carers Centre, Carers Trust, Carer’s Scotland, Shared Care Scotland, Care Information Scotland)
Health & Community Care Services (North Ayrshire HSCP, South Ayrshire HSCP, East Ayrshire HSCP)
Young carers services (North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, East Ayrshire)
Mental Health Services (e.g. Community Mental Health Team, GP, clinical psychology/neuropsychology, psychiatry).
Scottish Huntington’s Association Carers’ Forum
Faith based organisations (see Chaplaincy Services or Ayrshire Interfaith Forum)
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