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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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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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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:
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Preventing Crisis for Carers was a joint project between Carers Trust Scotland, local carers’ centres, and health and social care professionals.Area of Care:I work in:I work with:Caring for:Location:
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Around a third of young carers care for someone with a mental health condition. Many young people who care for someone with a mental health problem go identified and unsupported. Identifying these young carers may be more difficult because the illness is less visible.Area of Care:I work with:Caring for:Location:
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Around a third of young carers care for someone with a mental health condition. Many young people who care for someone with a mental health problem go identified and unsupported. View examples of good practice on this page.Area of Care:I work with:Caring for:Location:
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Children of parents who are addicted to drugs or alcohol may experience chaotic lives which lack routine and may often worry about the safety of their parent.Area of Care:I work with:Caring for:Location: