Category Archives: Scotland
Parties contest social care ahead of local elections in Scotland
“Carers deserve this help and they need it now.”
A commitment to driving up social care standards has been among the key issues embraced by parties in Scotland, as communities place their votes in the local elections today.
Ruling party the SNP last week launched a ‘mini-manifesto’ that showcased the party’s dedication to “Scotland’s unsung heroes”. The mini-manifesto announced support for the appointment of Carers’ Champions, whose role will be focused on bridging the gap between carers and local councils to ensure the sector’s professionals are better supported.
Cash care system should be paying off
It’s been a bad week for the caring reputation of the state.
Lesley Riddoch:
Published on Monday 30 April 2012 00:00
A scheme exists for disabled, old or longterm sick to order their own care but many councils make it hard to use, writes Lesley Riddoch
It’s been a bad week for the caring reputation of the state.
A Sunday paper carried the story of a Scottish multiple sclerosis sufferer bedridden for two years after being discharged from hospital with bed sores. The 56-year-old Gourock woman was given a specially adapted bed (crammed into her own dining room) but no cure, compensation, physiotherapy or apparent caring support from anyone but her 80-year-old mother.
The plight of Scotland’s carers must be addressed,
The plight of Scotland’s carers
Apr 24 2012 By Craig McQueen
tommy whitelaw
EIGHTEEN months ago, full-time carer Tommy Whitelaw was struggling to cope.
His mother Joan, 72, has vascular dementia, leaving her unable to perform the simplest of tasks or even recognise him.
As the illness progressed, Tommy found himself isolated, cut off from friends and family and from services, which could help.
With the stress taking its toll, the Glasgow 49-year-old visited his GP and began getting some of the help he needed. But Tommy knew he wasn’t the only one and decided then to do something about it.
He embarked on a tour of Scotland, collecting letters from carers detailing their experiences.
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