Aberdeenshire Carers & Self Directed Support

04/04/2018

Good afternoon all,
Please note that this page will close shortly and all information that would usually be found here can be found on Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership - AHSCP or for carers information on Aberdeenshire Carer Support Service so please make sure you like and follow these pages to ensure you're not missing anything 😊

22/03/2018

I had a great time providing information on the Carers Act yesterday at this PAMIS event - lots of interesting discussion!

13/03/2018

Issue 4 of our Carers Act Briefing is now available to view which gives you an update on how we're progressing towards implementation of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016: http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/community-care/caring-for-others/carers-rights-and-legislation/

The Carers (Scotland) Bill, as passed on 4 February 2016, consolidates existing rights from other legislation as well as enshrining new rights for carers and young carers in law. Further regulations and guidance will be drafted to support the implementation of the Act. It is anticipated that the pro...

23/02/2018

There's still time to give your feedback on this before consultation closes on Tues 27th February!

21/02/2018

Consulation on Draft Eligibility Criteria for Adult Carers in Aberdeenshire:

The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 will be implemented on the 1st April 2018 and places a number of statutory duties (or responsibilities) on all local authorities. One of these duties is to develop and publish a eligibility criteria for carers supported by national guidance.

This survey relates to feedback on the proposed eligibility criteria for adult carers. There will be separate consultation for eligibility criteria for young carers.

We encourage as many people as possible to read our consultation on eligibility criteria for adult carers and complete the survey to give your views. You do not have to be a carer to comment on this. We fully encourage those who are supported by a carer and organisations who provide support to carers to share their views.
If you have any queries please contact the Carer Strategy Team via email on: Carersupport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

The deadline for response is Friday 16th March 2018.

Printed copies of the consultation details and survey are available on request by emailing Carersupport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk or calling 01467 530712.

http://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Apps/consultations/details.aspx?id=60

21/02/2018

New page for Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership

The Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership is responsible for delivering health and social c

30/01/2018

Hello,

Aberdeenshire Young Carer Strategy - We are young carers, who cares for us? 2018 - 2020

The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 will be implemented on the 1st April 2018 and places a number of statutory duties (or responsibilities) on all local authorities to develop and publish a local Carer Strategy. In Aberdeenshire we have decided to prepare separate strategies for adult and young carers. This strategy (or plan) of what we are going to do over the next two years (from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2020) is for all young carers up to the age of 18 years old and has been developed through discussions with young carers for their views to reflect the opinions of young carers across Aberdeenshire, and other key partners in social work, education, health and the third sector.

We encourage young carers and as many people as possible to read our draft Young Carer Strategy and complete the survey to give their views. If you have any queries please contact the Carers Strategy Team via email on: Carersupport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Please also share this with anyone that may have an interest in responding.

The deadline for response is Friday 9th February 2018.

Please follow link below to give feedback on the attached Aberdeenshire Young Carer Strategy:

http://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Apps/consultations/details.aspx?id=56

Printed copies of the draft strategy and survey are available on request by emailing Carersupport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk or calling 01467 537178.

Thank you for participating in our survey. Your feedback is important.

30/01/2018

Aberdeenshire Adult Carer Strategy - Caring for our carers (2018 – 2022)

The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 will be implemented on the 1st April 2018 and places a number of statutory duties (or responsibilities) on all local authorities to develop and publish a Local Carer Strategy.

In Aberdeenshire we have decided to prepare separate strategies for adult and young carers. This strategy (or plan) of what we are going to do over the next four years (from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2022) is for all adult carers.

It has been developed through discussions with carers across Aberdeenshire, other key partners in social work, health and the third sector.

We encourage as many people as possible to read our draft Adult Carer Strategy and complete the survey to give your views. You do not have to be a carer to comment on this. We fully encourage those who are supported by a carer and organisations who provide support to carers to share their views.

If you have any queries please contact the Carer Strategy Team via email on: Carersupport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

The deadline for response is Tuesday 27th February.

http://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Apps/consultations/details.aspx?id=57

29/01/2018

Vintage Tea Party!

Join us for a free cuppa and cake ☕🍰
Portlethen Library
Date: 30th January 2018
2.30pm—4.30pm

Information and a blether till 6pm
Find out more about living well with dementia
Information, Advice, Activities

https://www.facebook.com/dementiafriendlyaberdeenshire/

25/01/2018

There are at least 44,000 young carers in Scotland, and caring at a young age can have an impact on young carers' own education, welfare & health. Young carers' services in Scotland provide a huge amount of support to young people & provide the chance for a break from caring.

17/01/2018

If you have a physical disability and live in Aberdeenshire we would appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete a survey. The deadline for completed questionnaires is Tuesday, 9 February. Anyone wishing to complete the survey can do so at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PDAberdeenshire.
Printed copies of the survey are available on request by calling Aberdeenshire Council on 03456 081206. For more information please click on the link bit.ly/2B26pBh

03/01/2018

CARERS GO FREE in January AND February 2018! Due to popular demand, we've extended our special offer designed to give more carers a break to January and February 2018. Book a place on any Leuchie break and your partner or unpaid carer will stay for free. Click for all the details - http://bit.ly/2gYCJiR - but hurry, free places are going fast!

18/12/2017

If you are by yourself, because the person you care for has moved into care or has died, be kind and patient with yourself; give yourself time to...

18/12/2017

Who fancies winning flights for 2? ✈️🛫
Enter our Christmas Raffle Prize Draw to be in with a chance to win the flights among many other prizes! 🎄🎁🎉
Thanks to Bmi Regional, Deeside Photographics, Cook and Dine and many others who have donated prizes already! 🍀🐘

18/12/2017

Bonty Court Sheltered Housing in Aboyne are looking for some volunteers to help with their 7 day a week lunch service. They need volunteers who can pick up the lunches from Aboyne Hospital and take to Bonty Court as well as help serve lunch to the residents. Can you spare 1 hour a week?
Contact Aileen.Longino@avashire.org.uk or 07824 096531
T H A N K Y O U

12/12/2017

https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/press-releases/unpaid-carers-missing-out-on-vital-support-as-public-is-unable-to-recognise-friends-and-family-that-care

News and press releases from Carers UK about caring issues.