Programme Director Irene Oldfather and Project Officer Tommy Whitelaw were delegates at this year’s meeting of the Carers’ Parliament at Holyrood on October 1st, which gave carers from all over Scotland the opportunity to discuss the issues they face.
Programme Director, Irene Oldfather said “It was great to share the day with unpaid carers from across Scotland who are working day in day out to support loved ones. On dementia while we have one of the most highly developed policy frameworks, it was clear from listening to the views of carers that there is a road yet to travel to ensure that on the ground people know their rights and that they are equal and valued partners in care. The Dementia Carer Voices project works to promote rightsand awareness of issues around living with dementia."
At the event, First Minister Alex Salmond announced proposals for new legislation to support carers and young carers. The plans include measures aiming to improve carers’ health and wellbeing, to enable access to community support networks and help establish consistency across the whole of Scotland.
The Scottish Government will hold a consultation later this year and provide an opportunity for carers, young carers, the wider public and professionals from the statutory and voluntary sectors to share their views on the proposals.
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