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NHS CARER INFORMATION STRATEGIES LEARNING AND SHARING EVENT Glasgow Marriott - 3 rd February 2010 The Carers and Young Carers Strategy Progress and Priorities Gordon Paterson. Aim.

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  1. NHS CARER INFORMATION STRATEGIESLEARNING AND SHARING EVENTGlasgow Marriott - 3rd February 2010The Carers and Young Carers StrategyProgress and PrioritiesGordon Paterson

  2. Aim • To improve outcomes for unpaid carers and young carers in Scotland, recognising the specific needs of different groups of carers - identification - raise profile - recognise and value contribution - address need for services, support, advocacy, information, training etc

  3. Groups • In partnership with CoSLA • Carers Strategy Steering Group • Young Carers Steering Group • Carers Reference Group • Sub-groups (young carers’ services/transitions/ employment/workforce/personalisation)

  4. Wider agenda • Reshaping Care for Older People • Shifting the Balance of Care • Quality Strategy • Dementia Strategy • Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) • Additional Support for Learning (ASL) • Children’s rights

  5. Priorities ..by GPs, Social Workers, teachers ..of contribution, health, coping, life ..on condition, services, support ..condition, moving/handling, stress ..physical, emotional, mental health ..heating, housing, diet, quality of life ..life outside caring, identity, income ..counselling, breaks, telecare, advocacy • Identification • Assessment • Information • Training • Health • Finance • Employment • Support

  6. Carers and Young Carers Strategy • The case for action • Vision • Outcomes • Carer and young carer identification • Support for carers and young carers • Short, medium and longer term priorities • Showcase and embed good practice • Carer and young carer stories • Implementation, monitoring and evaluation

  7. Gordon Paterson Primary and Community Care Division Policy for Unpaid Carers St Andrew’s House Edinburgh EH1 3DG Tel: 0131 244 0109 Carers.Strategy@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Contact

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