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Also known as time off for dependants, this gives all employees the right to take a 'reasonable' amount of time off work to deal with an unforeseen matter or emergency involving a dependant.Outcomes:I work in:I work with:Caring for:Location:
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Here are the main documents of policy, legislation and guidance which direct professionals working in a Scottish context to how they should support young carers in education settings.I work in:I work with:Caring for:Location:
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"Getting It right for Young Carers" is the Scottish Government’s strategy to support young carers and young adult carers.Outcomes:I work in:I work with:Caring for:Location:
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Different kinds of carers assessments are often carried out by or on behalf of different agencies – for example, local authorities, the NHS, and local carers organisations.I work in:I work with:Caring for:Location:
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Having their own assessment allows the carer to meet with a social worker or health worker to look at what help they need to support them as a carer, find out what help and support may be available and make a decision about the future.
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This page gives details of the objectives and key issues of The Carers’ Strategy, which was published in 2008, and refreshed in 2010.Outcomes:I work in:Caring for:Location:
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Carers of people with mental health issues deserve support, both in relation to the people they care for, and for themselves as carers. Indeed, carers are often working long hours, in unpredictable circumstances and with little or no aid, to care for those closest to them.Area of Care:I work in:I work with:Caring for:Location:
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Carers Trust has produced a range of guidance documents, research and responses to consultations that identify and highlight the needs of carers of people with mental health issues and carers of people with dementia.Area of Care:Outcomes:I work in:Caring for:Location:
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The law relating to carers differs across the UK. The Scottish Parliament has responsibility for health, the NHS and social care, so most of the legislation which affects carers in Scotland is discussed in the Scottish Parliament.
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A key strand of the Preventing Crisis for Carers programme was sharing the approaches and best practice being developed by the pilot sites. The findings are still of relevance today and continue to influence practice.Area of Care:Outcomes:I work in:I work with:Caring for:Location: