NEWS. In this issue. Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 Find out more inside. GDPR GDPR Have you given us consent to send you our information?

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1 NEWS Because We Care Spring/Summer 2018 In this issue Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 Find out more inside. GDPR GDPR Have you given us consent to send you our information? Carers Week 2018 What s happening this year Peer Connect Peer mentors wanted Groups and events Find out what s on and how to get involved And more...

2 A word from Lucinda... On the 1st of April the new Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 was implemented meaning new rights and further support to enable carers to continue caring in good health whilst having a life outside of their caring role. Organisations in Dundee have been working hard for the last two years to prepare for this and you have also been involved in many discussions which have directly influenced how the Act will be implemented locally. We will continue to monitor progress and learn from this first year and look forward to hearing from you on how things are going. We have set the date for the AGM as the 27 September 2018 and more information will follow on what the programme will be for the day. In the meantime, we have been asking people what would be useful to them so if you have any ideas please phone the Centre and let us know. Young Carers Voice have been working hard over the past few months to make sure that young carers are aware of their rights under the new legislation by undertaking Roadshows in all the High Schools in the City. I wanted to take the opportunity to thank them for all their efforts in supporting us with this. We are, as always, looking forward to Carers Week in June and will be focusing our efforts on raising awareness of the Carers Act including in communities. We will also be launching a new website for carers and professionals and we will be keen to get your feedback and ideas on what else needs to be on it to support carers and their families. Finally, another reminder to complete your GDPR form and return it to continue to receive information from us. All the Best! We re looking for Peer Mentors Can you help mentor a young carer aged between 8 and 15? Can you offer support and guidance to enable them to achieve more? In return, we offer flexible opportunities, full training, full support and a matching process to ensure young carers and mentors have similar interests. If you are interested or would like further information please contact Katriona on or katriona.kelly@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk We look forward to hearing from you. Peer Mentor roles are subject to references and PVG checks.

3 Data Protection GDPR In our last edition we told you that the laws around Data Protection are changing. Thank you if you ve already completed and returned the form below. It s really important that we know if you want to be contacted by us. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on Friday 25th May This means that by this date we need to prove that we have your consent to keep a copy of your personal details (e.g. Name, Address, Phone Number). We also need to prove that you have given explicit consent to receive any information from us. If you have any questions about this, please communications@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk In order to continue receiving information from us, if you haven t already done so, we need you to complete the tear off slip below and return to us by post to Dundee Carers Centre, FREEPOST RSLJ-YXKR-JLEB, Seagate House, Seagate, DUNDEE, DD1 2HB You can also hand it in at C Gate. Dundee Carers Centre needs to hold a copy of your personal data so we can send you our quarterly newsletter Dundee Carers News, and/or our e-newsletter, which we send out monthly. Our newsletters (paper and electronic) contain information about events and activities that we run, news that is relevant to carers and disabled people, fundraising activities, along with externally run groups and events that may be of interest. Your personal data will be held on our central database until you no longer wish to receive either newsletter, and you ask us to remove your details. You can withdraw consent at any time and you can do this by contacting us. I have read and understood the above information I prefer to: Only receive e-newsletters by from communications@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk OR Only receive the paper copy of Dundee Carers News I give consent for Dundee Carers Centre to hold the following details: Name... Address... Date...

4 Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 What is the Carers (Scotland) Act? On 1 April this year, Scotland took a major step towards extending and enhancing the rights of unpaid carers with the introduction of the Carers (Scotland) Act The aim of the Act is to ensure that carers are better supported in their caring role, so that they can continue to care if they wish, and are able to do so in good health with a life alongside their caring responsibilities too. What does this mean for carers? In Dundee we want all carers to be supported if they need it therefore most services will continue to be available to access when you need support. This includes a wide variety of support, information and advice through Dundee Carers Centre and other local organisations in Dundee. In order to think about what would be helpful to you to continue caring and having a life outside your caring role you might be offered or can request an Adult Carers Support Plan or Young Carers Statement. What To Expect leaflet. Follow the link at the bottom of the opposite page to download. An Adult Carer Support Plan and a Young Carers statement sets out any needs you have and how they might be met and can help you to plan for the things that matter to you as a carer. The Dundee Adult Carer Support Plan is for carers who look after someone living in Dundee. If you are an unpaid carer and would like more information and advice about the range of supports available, please get in touch with us at Dundee Carers Centre If you feel you could benefit from having more planned support to help you in your caring role and would like to request an Adult Carer Support Plan, please contact the First Contact Team, Health and Social Care Partnership, on If you are a Young Carer, or a parent of Young Carer, and would like to find out more information on the Young Carer Statement you can contact Dundee Carers Centre, or you can also ask Guidance Staff or the Young Carer Co-Ordinator at the school you attend. If your Adult Carers Support Plan or Young Carers Statement identifies that there are supports that you would benefit from that aren t currently available and if you meet the eligibility threshold, you may be entitled to additional funding to meet your needs. You will be given options to arrange your support with the funding which will be discussed with you this is called self-directed support. Self-Directed Support Brokerage You may feel comfortable to plan and organise your own support. However, you may also prefer assistance to do this. Brokerage is an approach to support you to identify your health and social care needs and create a plan to say how you would like these to be met.

5 Our Self-directed Support Advisors Eileen Cairnie and Helen Harkness will listen to what is important to you and assist you to include these things in a plan for your support. There is no limit to their time and they can advise you at any stage of the support planning process to enable you to recognise ways of meeting your personal outcomes. Our Advisors have completed accredited brokerage training and are members of the National Brokerage Network. Learning & Development Eileen Cairnie Helen The person whom you care for may also have eligible health and social care needs and be interested in directing their own support in addition to the care which you provide. If they choose to employ personal assistants to meet their needs our Learning & Development worker Adele Donald can provide them with bespoke training on becoming a PA employer; understanding their duties and responsibilities and empowering them to make the most of the employer / employee relationship. They can support individuals to work through the Employers Self-Assessment checklist and identify opportunities to develop skills including access to a range of accredited training which meets their needs and lifestyle. Adele Donald For more information about Self-Directed Support contact us on or sds@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk Short Breaks Services Statement The Act also outlines that local authorities must publish and keep under review a Short Breaks Services Statement. This document will contain information to help carers know what support is available locally and nationally to help them have a break from their caring. We will be developing this over the summer. Hospital Discharge Hospital discharge is also covered by the Act. Health boards have a duty to inform the carer and to invite their views, which must be taken into account, before the person you are caring for is discharged from hospital. Carer Involvement The views of carers are also to be heard in planning and evaluating services that support carers, including local carer strategies, as there is a duty for local authorities and health boards to take such steps as they consider appropriate to involve carers and carer representatives. If you would like to become involved in the planning and development of services and support for carers please get in contact with our Involvement Worker Jenny Christie who can provide information on the range of involvement opportunities available at Dundee Carers Centre. You can find other sources of information and advice at: Dundee Carers Centre: Dundee Health & Social Care Partnership Carers Factsheets: publications/all Coalition of Carers Website:

6 Coldside & Strathmartine Localities Update Since October 2017 we ve been working in the Coldside and Strathmartine areas to raise awareness of the support we provide for carers and disabled people and also to help connect them to other support that is available to them. During this time we ve been part of some exciting events and partnerships. Dementia Café at St Mary s Community Church The new Dementia Café was officially launched on Thursday 29th March and was officially opened by Billy, the Dementia Dog. The café aims to provide support to people with dementia and other memory problems as well as the people who care for them. You can visit the Dementia Café on the 2nd Thursday of every month for support, information, activities, and health checks. From time to time there will also be Welfare Rights advice, complimentary therapies and more. Coldside and Ardler Cinema Clubs Our Carers and Family cinema club at Ardler Complex runs on the first Thursday of the month from 6pm - 8pm. It s open to all carers and their families and is completely free. All you need to do is bring your own snacks. There is also a cinema club at Coldside Church on the third Thursday of the month at 10.45am. Why not pop along then grab a bite to eat at the Main Street Café afterwards. Carers Drop-in sessions We have a number of drop-in sessions where carers can pop in for a chat about their caring role and get advice on support available to them. Sharon from Dundee Carers Centre will be available at theses sessions which take place at Fiveways Centre, Caird Avenue, on the 5th, 6th and 7th June, the Ardler Complex every Thursday, and at Coldside Community Office every Tuesday. St John s High School group We are working with St John s High School to run a monthly social group for pupils who have a caring role. Upcoming dates are 31st May, and 21st June 4-6pm. For more information, please contact Anne or Rhonda at St. John s High School on or Maxine or Kieran from Dundee Carers Centre on Young Carers Voice Young Carers Voice (YCV) have been working hard this year, taking part in consultations around Young Carer Statements and running Roadshows in each High School in Dundee to promote the Dundee Schools Young Carer Policy. YCV members took a lead in running activities that highlighted what a young carer is, what they may face, where to find support, what schools can offer under the Young Carer Policy, and who is the Young Carer Co-ordinator in their school. The group s hard work was recognised during their Roadshow at Baldragon Academy, with visitors including: Aileen Campbell MSP (Minister for Public Health), and Joe FitzPatrick MSP (Dundee City West). The group have been invited to attend First Minister s Questions at Holyrood on the 28 th June. L-R: Thomas Fleming, Joe Fitzpatrick (MSP), Chelsea Downie and Cat Convery.

7 Carers Week 2018 Taking place from June 2018, this year s theme this year is Supporting carers to be Healthy and Connected. Here s what s happening in and around Carers Week Wednesday 6th June - NEW Carers Ardler Complex. We re pleased to announce the launch of a new Carers Café at Ardler Complex. Pop along on the 1st Wednesday of every month between 11am and 1pm for a chat, some refreshments and information on support for carers. Thursday 7th June - Carers Week Drop-in Gate. Come along to our regular drop-in café for information, treatments and some refreshments. It s also a chance to chat to other carers. The café runs from 10am - 12pm. Monday 11th June - Young Carers Voice. A chance young people to reflect on their experience of school as a young carer, and how things could be improved within Education Services for young carers in the future. Contact Jenny on for more information. Tuesday 12th June - Carers Health Checks. Have your height, weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar level checked. The Keep Well nurse can also discuss your health and lifestyle plus any other health related issues you may have. These take place at C Gate. Call to book your place. Wednesday 13th June - Bite & Main Street Church, Main St, Dundee. From 12pm - 2pm, this is an opportunity for carers, organisations and individuals in the Coldside area to discuss their experiences of accessing groups and services. Thursday 14th June Event: Launch of new website: Funded by Dundee s Health and Social Care Partnership, the website will be a central source of information for carers and professionals in the city, providing links to support for specific diagnoses, where to go for advice, helpful publications and what to do if you re new to caring. The event will take place from 10.30am -12 noon at Dundee Carers Centre, C Gate. If you would like to come along, contact Stacey Clark on or communications@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk Friday 15th June - Lifeline C Gate. 1pm - 3pm. For people caring for someone with addiction issues. Wednesday 20th June - FIFA Tournament. To coincide with the Kick-off of the World Cup in Russia this summer, Kieran and Kev from the UPBEET team will be running a World Cup FIFA tournament for the UPBEET age group (15-30). The Group is open to Pros, Amateurs and first time players. Costs are 1 per team. Venue To Be Confirmed. The above events are only some of the things that are happening. Keep an eye on out in the Centre, on our website and on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages for more updates! Carers Voice Survey Whether you have attended Carers Blethers or not, we would like to know what your thoughts are. Please take the time to complete our short questionnaire:

8 Groups & Activities Young Carers Groups Regular groups for young carers aged Please contact Morgan, Katriona or Julie on for more info. Walking Group Meet at the centre on the 1st Wednesday of the month (Feb - Nov), 10am pm, for a short walk followed by coffee/snack. Places must be booked in advance. Contact Indigo on for more info. Drop-in Café 1st Thursday of the month at C Gate. Come along for a cup of tea/ coffee, biscuit and chat with staff and find out what other services are available to you. Ardler Cinema Club First Thursday of each month, 6-8pm at Ardler Community Centre. It s FREE & for all carers and their families. Just bring your own snacks. Dates for 2018: 7 June 2 August 5 July 6 September 4 October 1 November Coldside Cinema Club Why not pop along to this free event at Coldside Church, Main St, Dundee, and grab a bite to eat afterwards at the Main Street Cafe? Upcoming dates: 17 May 21 June Dementia Café 2nd Thursday of every month, pm at St Marys Community Church, 37 St Kilda Road, Dundee. IT Taster Sessions Our IT Taster Sessions will run every Thursday from 24th June - 12th July, from 11am pm at C Gate: Bring your own laptop or tablet or borrow one of ours. If there is something specific you d like to learn, this can be accommodated. If you have not attended one of these sessions before, please contact Jackie on MAKING DONATIONS: Our services are free, but carers often ask how they can make donations. If you would like to make a donation, please send cheques made payable to DCICA, or go to justgiving.com/dcica/donate. Disclaimer: The views expressed in Dundee Carers News do not necessarily reflect those of Dundee Carers Centre. Dundee Carers News is printed on paper from environmentally managed forests. When you have finished with your copy, please pass it on or recycle it. If you would prefer to have Dundee Carers News ed to you, us at communications@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please let us know by completing the form on page 3, calling us on or ing communications@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk Thanks to all our supporters including: centre@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk Dundee Carers Centre 2018 Scottish Charity no. SC Company no. SC160754