Think Carer: Understanding and Supporting Unpaid Carers
Course Content
Think Carer training introduces what it means to be an unpaid carer: how to recognise carers, the challenges they face, and how to refer them for support, alongside carers’ rights under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. For volunteers, it’s a useful way to learn how to identify and support the unpaid carers they may come into contact with. For volunteer managers, it offers insight into supporting volunteers who may be unpaid carers themselves.
Why It Is Important to Attend
While the main aim of a carer-friendly working environment is to support working carers in your organisation, it can also have additional benefits to your business. These include retaining skills and reducing recruitment costs, improving brand identity, improving employee wellbeing, improving productivity, reducing the gender pay gap and supporting gender diversity goals.
Training Details
- Date: 7 September, 2026
- Time: 10.30am-12.00pm
- Trainer: Denise Millan & Naomi Knights from VOCAL Midlothian
- Location: Midlothian Community Action, Volunteer Hub
- Cost: Free
- Please visit https://ThinkCarerTraining.eventbrite.co.uk to book your free place today!