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Welcome to Carersnet
The Website of the Coalition of Carers in Scotland

CarersNet is a partnership project of the Coalition of Carers in Scotland. The Coalition is a network or alliance of over 80 autonomous local carer-led groups, centres and projects. Members of the Coalition meet quarterly to share information and debate issues. The Coalition is lead by an Executive Committee made up of carers and staff from local carer organsiations.

Quick Links & News Items
To navigate our Website simply use the menu list to your left and click on the subject you are interested in. Alternatively you can click on the quick links and news items below.

Carers Votes Count - Launch of Carers' Manifesto Campaign for Local Government 2012.
Scotland's National Carer Organisations launched their Carer Manifesto Campaign at the meeting of the Coalition of Carers in Scotland in Glasgow on the 29th of February.

The Manifesto calls for local authorities to PROMOTE and PROTECT carer support services and to PREVENT additional burden being placed on carers by ensuring they are fully recognised a equal partners in care and have access to high quality services to assist them in their caring role.

What You Can Do To Help

Council candidates want to come and meet people, to have the chance to influence them and lobby for their vote - use this opportunity by:

Inviting candidates to visit your Carers Group or Carers Centre. Give them a copy of the Manifesto and talk to them about issues that are important to carers in your local area.
Organise a Hustings event and invite local candidates to speak about what their party is planning to do for carers.
Visit your current councillor at their local surgery, present them with a copy of the Manifesto and ask them how they plan to improve life for carers in your area.
Write to all the candidates, enclosing the Manifesto and raising the concerns of carers in your area.
Many councillors are now on Facebook. This is a great way to lobby candidates about key issues.

For more information on how to get involved in the Carers' Manifesto Campaign for Local Government, follow the links below for our Manifesto, Briefing Pack and Key Messages for Candidates. You can also get support in your campaigning from the Coalition of Carers in Scotland by emailing Coalition or Phoning: 01786 825529

The Manifesto can be downloaded by following this link

The National Carer Organisations have produced a Briefing Pack to assist carers and local carer organisations in campaigning in their local areas. It includes details of how you can contact local candidates and have your voice heard. To download a copy - follow this link

In addition to the Briefing Pack we have also produced 5 Key Messages for Candidates and 5 Things Candidates Can Do - to support carers. To download a copy of this paper - follow this link

Are Carers Equal? - A Survey on Carer Equality
Scotland's Carers Strategy has recognised carers as equal partners in the provision of care. But what does this mean?

Are carers really equal or are they disadvantaged by their caring role?

We are asking carers and local carer organisations to take part in a Scotland wide survey on Carer Equality from June 2011 to June 2012. The survey is available online, or in paper form.

We will use this information when working with the Scottish Government to plan for a more equal future for carers.

Click here for further information and access to the survey.

Short Breaks Fund
The Scottish Government has established a Short Breaks Fund to help support and sustain carers - including young carers - through enabling better access to short breaks or respite care. In total the government is making £5million available over five years from 2010-2015.

The Short Breaks Fund is facilitiated by Shared Care Scotland. As part of the launch of Round 2, Shared Care Scotland are holding a series of workshops across Scotland to share good practice from the first round and support groups in applying to this round. There will also be the opportunity for groups to meet and discuss their application with the Short Breaks Manager.

Click here to go to the Shared Care Website for further information about the Short Breaks Fund, or to download the application forms.

Scotland's Carers Manifesto 2011 to 2015
With the new Scottish Government now sitting in parliament, it is time to reflect on the success of Scotland's Carers Manifesto Campaign. Carers and campaigners have been working hard up and down the country over the last year to promote the manifesto and secure commitments for carers in each of the political parties manifestos. To find out more, including what each of the parties said about carers, follow the link below

Click here for further information.

Launch of 'Caring Together' Scotland's Carers Strategy 2010 to 2015.
On the 26th of July 2010 the Scottish Government in partnership with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) launched 'Caring Together' a five year strategy outlining a shared vision for the future of carer recognition and support in Scotland. Click here for further information or a copy of the Strategy or briefing paper.


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Quick Links & News Items To navigate our Website simply use the menu list to your left and click on the subject you are interested in. Alternatively you can click on the quick links and news items below. Carers Votes Count - Launch of Carers' Manifesto Campaign for Local Government 2012. Scotland's National Carer Organisations launched their Carer Manifesto Campaign at the meeting of the Coalition of Carers in Scotland in Glasgow on the 29th of February. The Manifesto calls for local authorities to PROMOTE and PROTECT carer support services and to PREVENT additional burden being placed on carers by ensuring they are fully recognised a equal partners in care and have access to high quality services to assist them in their caring role. What You Can Do To Help Council candidates want to come and meet people, to have the chance to influence them and lobby for their vote - use this opportunity by: Inviting candidates to visit your Carers Group or Carers Centre. Give them a copy of the Manifesto and talk to them about issues that are important to carers in your local area. Organise a Hustings event and invite local candidates to speak about what their party is planning to do for carers. Visit your current councillor at their local surgery, present them with a copy of the Manifesto and ask them how they plan to improve life for carers in your area. Write to all the candidates, enclosing the Manifesto and raising the concerns of carers in your area. Many councillors are now on Facebook. This is a great way to lobby candidates about key issues. For more information on how to get involved in the Carers' Manifesto Campaign for Local Government, follow the links below for our Manifesto, Briefing Pack and Key Messages for Candidates. You can also get support in your campaigning from the Coalition of Carers in Scotland by emailing Coalition or Phoning: 01786 825529 The Manifesto can be downloaded by following this link The National Carer Organisations have produced a Briefing Pack to assist carers and local carer organisations in campaigning in their local areas. It includes details of how you can contact local candidates and have your voice heard. To download a copy - follow this link In addition to the Briefing Pack we have also produced 5 Key Messages for Candidates and 5 Things Candidates Can Do - to support carers. To download a copy of this paper - follow this link Are Carers Equal? - A Survey on Carer Equality Scotland's Carers Strategy has recognised carers as equal partners in the provision of care. But what does this mean? Are carers really equal or are they disadvantaged by their caring role? We are asking carers and local carer organisations to take part in a Scotland wide survey on Carer Equality from June 2011 to June 2012. The survey is available online, or in paper form. We will use this information when working with the Scottish Government to plan for a more equal future for carers. Click here for further information and access to the survey. Short Breaks Fund The Scottish Government has established a Short Breaks Fund to help support and sustain carers - including young carers - through enabling better access to short breaks or respite care. In total the government is making £5million available over five years from 2010-2015. The Short Breaks Fund is facilitiated by Shared Care Scotland. As part of the launch of Round 2, Shared Care Scotland are holding a series of workshops across Scotland to share good practice from the first round and support groups in applying to this round. There will also be the opportunity for groups to meet and discuss their application with the Short Breaks Manager. Click here to go to the Shared Care Website for further information about the Short Breaks Fund, or to download the application forms. Scotland's Carers Manifesto 2011 to 2015 With the new Scottish Government now sitting in parliament, it is time to reflect on the success of Scotland's Carers Manifesto Campaign. Carers and campaigners have been working hard up and down the country over the last year to promote the manifesto and secure commitments for carers in each of the political parties manifestos. To find out more, including what each of the parties said about carers, follow the link below Click here for further information. *Launch of 'Caring Together'* Scotland's Carers Strategy 2010 to 2015.** On the 26th of July 2010 the Scottish Government in partnership with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) launched 'Caring Together' a five year strategy outlining a shared vision for the future of carer recognition and support in Scotland. Click here for further information or a copy of the Strategy or briefing paper. Information on the Coalition of Carers in Scotland How many carers are there in Scotland? Details of our next meeting Policy Updates, including news of the launch of Scotland's new Carers Strategy Getting involved in campaigning for better recognition and rights for carers Our Contact Details