Written Question · S3W-04421 · Session 3
How it intends to ensure that carers receive necessary training in handling and moving people.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive how it intends to ensure that carers receive necessary training in handling and moving people.
The answer
The Scottish Governmentrecognises the invaluable contribution that unpaid carers make to Scottish societyand the importance of training in helping carers to cope with their caring role.That is why we have said we will initially focus our efforts on carer training,as well as carer centre support, respite and support for young carers.
As a signal of ourintent, we have announced the allocation of £200,000, spread over this year andnext, to expand piloting of carer training. We are working in partnership with theNational Carer Organisations in taking this forward.
In addition, the PrincessRoyal Trust for Carers is currently being funded by the Scottish Government to developstandard training materials for unpaid carers to help them to cope better with theircaring role.
At a local level,NHS Carer Information Strategies will also improve carer training. In line withthe minimum requirements of these strategies, NHS boards must demonstrate the person-centreddelivery of training for carers, covering advice on physical and emotional wellbeing.This should include demonstrations on moving and handling techniques, where appropriate.
These strategies arenow in place in every health board. They will be monitored annually to ensure thatlocal support for carers, including the provision of carer training, continues toimprove.
As a signal of ourintent, we have announced the allocation of £200,000, spread over this year andnext, to expand piloting of carer training. We are working in partnership with theNational Carer Organisations in taking this forward.
In addition, the PrincessRoyal Trust for Carers is currently being funded by the Scottish Government to developstandard training materials for unpaid carers to help them to cope better with theircaring role.
At a local level,NHS Carer Information Strategies will also improve carer training. In line withthe minimum requirements of these strategies, NHS boards must demonstrate the person-centreddelivery of training for carers, covering advice on physical and emotional wellbeing.This should include demonstrations on moving and handling techniques, where appropriate.
These strategies arenow in place in every health board. They will be monitored annually to ensure thatlocal support for carers, including the provision of carer training, continues toimprove.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-04421 by reference.