Resources

Carers Trust offers a wide range of resources and information for anyone who works with unpaid carers. To find a resource, please use the search options in the right hand column or search through the list below. If you have any queries about our resources, please contact web@carers.org.

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Carers Trust Knowledge Hub

Carers Trust Network Partner local carer organisations can access our Knowledge Hub where you can find resources on best practice, innovation, and shared intelligence from other Network Partners.

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Research

The Student Carer Experience in Scotland

The research illuminates the lived experiences of student carers across Scotland’s colleges and universities, including the perspectives of those supporting them. Through an investigation of the challenges student carers face, and the barriers to accessing support, the research makes recommendations and suggestions to improve the studying experience for carers.

Published: 2020

Good Practice

Menu of Questions for Carers Supporting People with Mental Health Problems

A set of suggested questions for carers to think about when meeting with members of mental health teams, either in-patient or community teams.

Published: 2019

Good Practice

Triangle of Care: A Step by Step Guide to Completing the Self-Assessment for CAMHS

A guide for child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) in Scotland implementing Triangle of Care with examples and suggested time line for planning.

Published: 2019

Good Practice

Triangle of Care: A Step by Step Guide to Completing the Self-Assessment for Community Mental Health Teams

A guide for child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) in Scotland implementing Triangle of Care with examples and suggested timeline for planning.

Published: 2019

Good Practice

Triangle of Care: A Step by Step Guide to Completing the Self-Assessment for In-Patient Areas in Scotland

A guide for mental health in-patient settings in implementing the Triangle of Care with examples and suggested timeline for planning.

Published: 2018