Call for research participants (with £40 voucher thank you)
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The Carers Trust is looking to speak to adult carers who have accessed carer services and/or assessments (Adult Carer Support Plans) in 2022. Can you help?
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Be scam aware
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A carer who works for a major bank shares her top tips about keeping safe and reporting financial scams.
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Census 2022 – Count Carers In!
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If you provide unpaid care to another person, please identify yourself as an unpaid carer in question 12 of Census 2022.
A message from CEO Jess Wade
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CEO Jess Wade sets out the range of ways carers can access our services, including face-to-face options, as restrictions ease.
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Carers’ Big Day Out
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ELHSCP are hosting an event for unpaid carers at John Muir Aplacas Trekking Experience near Dunbar on Friday 18th March 2022.
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Distance Aware
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Distance Aware is a scheme being rolled out across Scotland to prompt people to respect the space of others where possible as we all adapt to living with Covid-19.
Legal Advice Clinic – Jan 2022
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Our next legal advice clinic for carers with Solicitors for Older People in Scotland (SOPS) will take place on Thursday 27th January from 1:30 pm. The solicitor covering the clinic is Kerry Lees.
Carer Wellbeing
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Carers of East Lothian are kicking off 2022 with a series of free online workshops to promote carer wellbeing.
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Financial Support for Carers
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We have three funds to help carers who need financial support to pay for basic essentials such as food or fuel or to take a break from their caring situation.
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ScotSpirit holiday voucher scheme now open
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SCHEME NOW CLOSED. ScotSpirit is a Scottish Government funded scheme that enables unpaid carers to enjoy a 2-3-night subsidised overnight break or day out in Scotland.
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Financial insecurity fund reopens for carers
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We are able to offer small grants of up to £80 to carers who are facing financial insecurity thanks to additional funding from East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership.
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Flu and Covid-19 booster vaccines for carers
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Unpaid carers (16+) are eligible for a free flu vaccine and Covid-19 booster this winter. Book your appointment now online or via the national vaccination helpline.
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