The Care Inspectorate has undertaken an inquiry into adult carers’ experiences of adult social work and social care services.
The report highlights the need for improvement in support of adult unpaid carers and makes a series of recommendations
The report found that providing care without the right support in place, can have a negative impact on carers’ physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Carers who had an ongoing and trusting relationship with a social work staff member reported that this helped them feel understood, valued and supported.
When carers were involved with local carers’ organisations, they had positive experiences.
The report sets out areas for improvement by health and social care partnerships to improve care and support for unpaid carers. These included improving access to and availability of short breaks for carers, and promoting awareness of their rights, including access to an adult care support plan.
You can read the report in full here.
