Support in the Right Direction
Carers Link East Dunbartonshire helps unpaid carers to understand and explore their self-directed support options as part of their caring role, have a voice and make informed choices around services and activities that could improve both their own and the cared-for person’s quality of life. Carers are supported to develop an Adult Carer Support Plan with the project liaising on their behalf with social work. Peer support activities bring together carers at the start of their social care journey, or those already managing care packages with their family, to share experiences and learning.
Today (14th May 2025) a new £3 million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund will open to applications. The fund will expand access to breakfast clubs for primary school children by combining provision of healthy and nutritious breakfast food with before-school supervision or childcare enabling early drop off for parents to support them to work or study.
Read MoreToday (14th May 2025) a new £3 million Bright Start Breakfasts Fund will open to applications. The fund will expand access to breakfast clubs for primary school children by combining provision of healthy and nutritious breakfast food with before-school supervision or childcare enabling early drop off for parents to support them to work or study.
Read MoreVolunteers play a vital role in supporting the work of charities across Scotland. Their contribution, big or small, can make a huge difference to individual lives and the reach and impact of organisations. Two of Inspiring Scotland’s programmes would not exist without the support of volunteers: our Specialist Volunteer Network (SVN) connecting professional volunteers with
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