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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Improving Health Outcomes for Older and Young Adult Carers

In 2011, Carers Trust was selected by People’s Health Trust to coordinate the delivery of health related projects managed by Carers Trust Network Partners across England, Scotland and Wales. An evaluation, casebook of projects and research into older carer's thoughts and feelings reflecting the impact of project activities delivered. 

Published: 2014

Good Practice

Time Away From Caring: Good Practice in Carer Breaks

Carers Trust developed this report and resources as part of the Health and Wellbeing Alliance, alongside Carers UK. The project, supported by the Department of Health and Social Care, looked at good practice in delivering carer breaks and using these good practice examples, in depth interviews with experts, developed Top Tips for commissioners and providers.

Published: 2023

Good Practice

Triangle of Care for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Scotland Guide

Triangle of Care is a model which asserts that care is best delivered when a child/young person receiving input from child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), professionals and carers share their expertise and experiences to ensure the best outcome for all.

 

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