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The Children and Families Act and Care Act 2014, which come into force in April 2015, significantly strengthens the rights of young carers.I work with:Location:
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Young carers have a right to an assessment of their needs separate from the needs of the person they care for. Assessments must be requested and young carers have to be providing or intending to provide a substantial amount of care on a regular basis.I work with:Location:
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Bullying can be a big issue for young carers and can have a major impact on their self-confidence and self-esteem. "Being Me" will equip teachers to work with pupils to tackle bullying in a fresh way.
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Examples of practice - including the National Young Carers Coalition and links to further information.I work in:I work with: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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Local authorities must offer an assessment where it appears that a child is involved in providing care. Here are some examples of assessment tools that could form part of an overall whole family approach to assessment.Area of Care:Outcomes:I work with:Location:
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists and The Princess Royal Trust for Carers (now Carers Trust) joined forces and launched the Partners in Care campaign. The partnership produced a range of leaflets on specific conditions and a comprehensive toolkit.Area of Care:I work in:Location:
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The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 means that young carers, along with any other child with additional needs, should have any needs concerning their well-being assessed through the process of the child’s plan.I work in:I work with:Location:
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Young adult carers are transitioning from childhood into adulthood. There is no legal age definition for young adult carers, although Carers Trust’s support work focuses on young adults aged between 14 and 25.I work with:Location: