Carers'' charter: Your rights as an adult carer or young
The health board discharging the person you are caring for may not necessarily be the one where they normally live. In these circumstances, the health board in which the cared
The health board discharging the person you are caring for may not necessarily be the one where they normally live. In these circumstances, the health board in which the cared
Their care and treatment. This means that Integrated Care Boards have a responsibility to encourage and promote carers'' involvement in key decisions or services but
What is the Discharge to Assess guidance? What does it involve? The Discharge to Assess guidance and looks at discharging a patient from hospital and deciding what pathway
It is helpful to know what to consider if you''re looking to care for someone who is coming out of hospital, especially if their needs have changed. This factsheet explains what to
Coming out of hospital It is helpful to know what to consider if you''re looking to care for someone who is coming out of hospital, especially if their needs have changed. This
It is your choice whether or not you decide to take on a caring role and it''s vital to think about how this will affect your life and wellbeing. If you feel able to offer some help, consider what type
State of Caring 2022 This report was produced by Carers Scotland and explores the key findings from our latest State of Caring survey. The annual State of Caring has been
Coming out of hospital checklist If you''re caring for someone who''s had to go into hospital, it''s vital that you are consulted, involved and given the right information and support
Leaving hospital checklist When someone you care for is in hospital, it can be a very stressful time. The helpful checklist below can help you understand what to expect and how to prepare
The impact of caring on carers'' mental health and the need for support from social care services February 2025
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