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The National Carer Organisations (NCOs) have released their 2024 General Election Manifesto, advocating for Scotland’s 800,000 unpaid carers. With Scotland’s unpaid carers contributing an estimated £13.1 billion annually in unpaid care, this manifesto emphasises the need for increased support and recognition and calls on the next UK Government to take specific actions: Increase funding for… Read more »

Please note that, due to circumstances out with our control, the venue has changed to the Bridge Centre on Bayhead.

  Take a Break provides grants to parent carers (and eligible kinship carers) of disabled children and young people aged 0 to 20, who have complex additional support needs. You can apply for a grant until 5:00pm on Monday 26 June 2023. Please visit our website https://takeabreakscotland.org.uk for more information and details on how to… Read more »

The annual general meeting of Western Isles Community Care Forum SCIO will be held on Tuesday 15th November 2022 over Zoom. Anybody wishing to attend, should contact the office on 01859 502588 or email info@wiccf.co.uk to receive a link.    

Western Isles Community Care Forum SCIO have a vacancy for the following post: Office Administrator Salary £8,295 plus Distant Islands Allowance 16 Hours per week  (flexible) Duties for this post include the following: Providing an effective and efficient clerical support service to Co-ordinator and Management Committee Dealing with enquiries, including members of the public, referring… Read more »

The Scottish Government is currently running a campaign, focused on helping more people recognise themselves as unpaid carers and making them aware of the support that is available to them. Please visit : https://www.nhsinform.scot/caring for more information.