Whether juggling family and work commitments to provide care a few hours a week, or caring 24 hours each day, if you provide regular help and support to a partner, relative or friend because they cannot manage without your help, then Carers Link is here for you.
In East Dunbartonshire 1 Person in 8 is a Carer.
Carers want to see the person they care for have the best possible quality of life.
Carers Link wants to see the Carers of East Dunbartonshire also have the best possible quality of life, encompassing help and support for your caring role, and the opportunity to pursue your own needs, interests or work.
Carers Link wants to see that the Carers of East Dunbartonshire are both informed and involved and that your experience as a Carer is respected and valued.
Dignity - Treating everyone with dignity and respect at all times.
Privacy - Respecting privacy and confidentiality at all times. Our policy on any personal information held is available to download at the top of this page.
Realising Potential - That all involved in Carers Link, staff, volunteers and Carers, are encouraged to achieve all they can and make best use of resources. In particular, carers will be encouraged to make the most from life.
Equality and Diversity - Treating everyone equally and providing support in an environment free from bullying, Harassment and discrimination. In addition, valuing all carers, volunteers and staff for their ethnic backgrounds, language, culture and faith, and the contribution each can make. Our Equal Opportunities Policy is also available to download.
Choice - To enable informed choices and provide information on the choice range.
Safety - That all involved in Carers Link, staff, Volunteers and Carers, enjoy a safe and secure environment.
Involvement - That Carers, Volunteers and staff are encouraged to participate in the development and running of Carers Link.
Flexibility - That services and support are provided to meet the individual's ongoing or changing needs.
