Press releases
Below are the most recent press releases sent out by The Trust. If you'd like to know more about any of the issues concerned, then contact the Press Team.
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers Announces Death of Chairman Ian Robertson
31 August 2010
It is with great sadness that The Princess Royal Trust for Carers announces the sudden death of Chairman Ian Robertson who passed away on Monday 30th August. Ian leaves behind his wife Valerie and four...
Scottish Young Carers Enjoy Festival Weekend
23 August 2010
Hundreds of young carers from across Scotland joined in the celebrations at the third annual Scottish Young Carers Festival held at the Broomlee Outdoor Centre this weekend (21st-22nd August 2010). Organised...
Scottish Young Carers Festival 2010
16 August 2010
New figures have shown that almost 90 per cent of Scottish young carers feel that their schools and GPs do nothing to support them – and that is despite the fact that young carers save the public purse...
Trust Presence at Scottish Festival of Politics
13 August 2010
“Life is different for us, but we still have hopes and dreams just like everyone else” – that’s the message Scotland’s young carers will be taking to this week’s Festival of Politics at the Scottish...
Paul Burstow MP Supports New 'Triangle of Care' Publication to Help Mental Health Carers, Patients and Professionals
28 July 2010
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and the National Mental Health Development Unit will today (28 July 2010) publish The Triangle of Care - Carers Included: A Best Practice Guide in Acute Mental Health...
National Carers and Young Carers Strategy Launch in Scotland
26 July 2010
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers (The Trust) welcomes the Scottish Government’s Caring Together and Getting it Right for Young Carers strategies launched today on 26 July 2010 at The Princess Royal...
HRH The Princess Royal Attended Carers Support Centre 21st Birthday Celebrations
22 July 2010
HRH The Princess Royal attended the 21st birthday celebrations of The Princess Royal Trust Carers’ Support Centre, Redcombe Lane, Brigg on Wednesday 21st July 2010 where she met the Chairperson, Mrs...
New report aims to reduce hospital readmission rates
21 July 2010
Leading carers’ charity The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is launching a new report Out of Hospital today (Wednesday 21st July 2010). The report demonstrates practical ways to involve carers and...
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers Comment re the Carers (Identification and Support) Bill
14 July 2010
Comment following Barbara Keeley MP proposing a Carers (Support and Identification) Bill in the House of Commons on Wednesday 14 July 2010 Carole Cochrane, Chief Executive at The Princess Royal Trust...
Quarterly Club Night Launch in Aid of Carers
8 July 2010
A former young carer is taking the lead in an innovative fundraising initiative – club nights for carers – which launches on 16 July at Glasgow’s acclaimed Sub Club. Aaron McIvor, 24, social entrepreneur...