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It takes strong commitment from board members, senior managers from health & social care, advocacy groups, voluntary groups and carers to fully involve carers - it’s not the easy option.Outcomes:I work in:Location:
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Carer involvement and participation means carers being fully involved in service design, delivery and review – not simply relying on consultation. It places carers in a much more active role and should be based on power sharing.Outcomes:I work in:Location:
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Examples of how carers might like to get involved in working with professionals.Outcomes:I work in:Location:
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People performing a role usually best understand it. Talking to carers can often give you information about the services you provide that you could not get in any other way.Outcomes:I work in:Location:
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Involving carers is not just about consultation, and it is not about one way of doing things. Use a wide ranging approach so that carers can pick who they engage with to maximise the participation of a wide range of individuals.Outcomes:I work in:Location:
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Carers involved in planning or training will appreciate having the chance to share their experiences with other carers or professionals involved with carers support. This can also help individual carers to have a less personal and more representative approach.Outcomes:I work in:Location:
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Details of network partners carers centres and schemes, and the services they provide.
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Without support, taking on a caring role can mean facing a life of poverty, isolation, ill health and depression. For the person they care for it can mean costly hospital or care admissions if the caring relationshipArea of Care:I work in: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: