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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.

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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