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Ayrshire Carers urged to apply for a new £327 monthly payment
19/08/2024Unpaid carers across Ayrshire are being urged to apply for a new benefit which is now available to more people. National advice agency Advice Direct Scotland is encouraging people to prepare for the switch to the Carer Support Payment, which is gradually replacing Carer’s Allowance as part of a staged nationwide rollout. From Monday, August […]
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Scottish Government considering changes to Carer Support Payment
29/07/2024The Scottish Government will consider the ‘run on’ period of support after a cared for person goes into hospital from 4 weeks when the cared for person’s disability benefits stops after Carer Support Payment (replacing Carer’s Allowance) goes live in 2024. More information can be found here
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Adult Disability Payment Consultation
01/07/2024The Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment is now underway. As part of this the Chair has launched a Consultation. If you have experience of accessing, or trying to access, Adult Disability Payment you can find out more about how to get involved by clicking here Gathering all your views will help the Chair make […]
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Call for change for Scottish Carers
26/06/2024With the UK General Election coming up, all political parties must make unpaid carers a priority. The joint National Carer Organisation Manifesto from Carers Trust Scotland is clear on what needs to change for Scottish Carers. You can read more here https://bit.ly/3xk4Z8p
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Free Health & Social Care Distance Learning courses
12/05/2024AILN in partnership with The Skills Network are delighted to offer anyone who fits the criteria below, the opportunity to complete distance learning courses at no cost to the participant, thanks to the Scottish Funding Council and in partnership with West College Scotland and North East Scotland College. The Skills Network have created an AILN […]
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