Carers Week (7th-13th June) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring. Highlighting the challenges unpaid carers face, campaigners aim to boost recognition for the valuable contributions made for families and wider communities throughout the country. This year’s campaign is focused around making caring visible and valued. A carer is someone who provides unpaid […]
Stirling Politicians Praise Health and Social Care Staff Bonus
Bruce Crawford MSP and Alyn Smith MP have welcomed an announcement from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, of a one-off payment for Scotland’s lifesavers and care-givers on the frontline throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A pro rated payment of £500 will be made as soon as is practicable to all NHS and social care workers employed […]
Stirling Politicians Praise Launch of New Helpline for Health and Social Care Staff
24-hour Mental Health Support welcomed amidst COVID-19 Health Crisis and Recovery Bruce Crawford MSP and Alyn Smith MP have welcomed the launch of a 24-hour, 7 days a week mental health support service for workers in the health and social care sector. Launched on 20 July, the wellbeing support hotline will connect trained practitioners with […]