Raeside Chisholm Solicitors Blog

The Carers Trust and the Men’s Health Forum carried out a survey of male carers at the beginning of 2014. The survey revealed many concerning statistic about male carers and made clear that greater support must be made available. This Post outlines some of the main facts revealed by the survey, and the suggestions for changing these statistic for the better.

In anticipation of the amalgamation of health and social care services from next year, the Scottish Government is seeking the views of organisations and members of the public on the standards of care that people receive.

The lot of carers could be drastically improved by an increase in the amount of information and support available when they first take on the role, according to recent research by annual awareness campaign Carers Week.