Carers Link Lowdown

This week we have another Young Carer takeover for you! This time, Sam spoke to Janine from Education Scotland, Hannah from Carers Policy, and Kelly from Carers Trust about how the education system in Scotland is working for and with young carers. They discuss changes that have come about during COVID-19, what schools are doing to keep young people safe, and how organisations work together to provide the best support possible to young people and young carers.

We ran over time a bit this week so Hannah from the Carers Policy Team at the Scottish Government has provided written answers to some of the questions we didn't get to ask. Click here to read them. And as always, you also find links to resources mentioned in the episode below as well!

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Welcome back after our short hiatus! This week we're diving into all things technology and talking about the programmes at Carers Link that help connect carers to technology and each other!

We spoke to two of our tech buddy volunteers, Helen and Sharon, to hear about how they're working to get carers connected during the pandemic. And carer Frank told us about his experience working with a tech buddy to learn more about technology.

If you'd like to learn more about technology and how we can help you, get in touch by emailing us at [email protected] or by calling the tech support hotline at 07592040703!

Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Scrabble GO

WhatsApp

Pinterest

Duolingo

BBC Good Food

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We're back with another office banter episode this week! This time we talked all about the podcasts we love, what we're currently listening to, and how you can find great podcasts to listen to.

Check out any of the links below to listen to the shows we mentioned this week.

And if you have a suggestion for a future episode or would like to be on our show, give us a call or send us an email, we want to hear from you!

WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO:

Those Conspiracy Guys

In Bed with Nick and Megan

American Skyjacker

David Gilmour

Dolly Parton's America

Serial

Athletico Mince

Ted Talks about disabilities

Mindfulness Plus

My Favorite Murder

Square Mile of Murder

BBC Sounds

Radio 4

Ted Talks Daily

Where to find podcasts:

Reddit

Apple Podcasts

Google Podcasts

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This week we've got another Young Carer Takeover! Sam and Cameron spoke to Tom Michie about Young Scot's great young carer package. Listen in to hear all about the great benefits the young carer package includes, and why it's so important to Young Scot to recognise all the work that young carers do.

And if you're a young carer and you're interested in the package, follow the links below to find out more and sign up!

Young Scot

Young Carer Package

Young Scot Young Carer Resources

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Young Carer/Young Adult Carer Resources:

[email protected]

Young Carers Linked Up Website

Young Carer Parent Carer Facebook Group

Linked UP Twitter

Linked Up Instagram

Call : 0800 975 2131 OR 01419552131

Text: 0790 388 9858

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This week is all about sleep! We were excited to welcome back Vivienne Tennent, a Health Practitioner with the Health Improvement Team. She spoke to us about the importance of sleep, tips and tricks if those Zs are eluding you, and gave us some great resources for further help. We hope you enjoy the episode and we wish you all a good night's rest! And be sure to check out the resources below.

Sleep Resources:

How to get to sleep - NHS

National Sleep Foundation

The Sleep Council

MIND | The Mental Health Charity

For Children

Sleep Scotland

For Older Children

Sleep problems

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This week we're crafting up a storm with frequent podcast guest, Young Carer Coordinator Amrit! She's teaching us, and all of our listeners how to make a face mask at home with materials that you already have.

Listen in as she walks us through the process step-by-step and take a look at the video she made for us to help you follow along!

Video Instructions

Scottish Government Advice about Face coverings

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This week we're talking about self directed support with Karen Heath. Karen is a Self Directed Support Development Worker with Take Control - East Dunbartonshire. Take Control offers self-directed support, training, housing and employment services enable disabled people to assert more control over their lives as equal citizens.

Karen spoke to us about how she works to help people access social services in a way that works for them. Take a listen to our conversation and then check out the resources listed and linked below!

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Take Control East Dunbartonshire:

Website

0141 776 2219

[email protected]

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This week we're continuing our series all about staying well and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. We had a wonderful conversation with Vivienne Tennent, a Health Practitioner with the Health Improvement Team.

Listen in for ways to recognise and understand stress and anxiety and ways to get help if you are feeling overwhelmed. And be sure to take a look at some of the resources we've linked below.

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RESOURCES:

NHS 24

111

East Dunbartonshire Health Improvement Team Website

Breathing Space:

Website

0800838587

Samaritans:

Website

Call: 116 123

NHS Inform:

Home Page

Healthy Living

Scotland's Service Directories

Anxiety Resources:

Clear Your Head

Anxiety UK

Carers Link Mindfulness:

Example session

Calendar to register for online mindfulness sessions

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All views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the individuals and do not necessarily represent the views of the NHS, Greater Glasgow & Clyde, or Carers Link.

Today we have a very special Young Carer take-over episode! We sent Katy and Jon on a podcast holiday for the week and handed the show over to young carers Sam and Cameron! Take a listen to their first episode where they cover all things Global's Make Some Noise fundraising challenge.

Sam and Cameron spoke to young adult carer Lauren about her experience participating in the challenge, our Young Carer Coordinator Amrit, Fundraising Manager Christine, and Georgia from Global's Make Some Noise. Listen in for a great episode with some great interviews!

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Global's Make Some Noise

Website

Lauren's interview

Donate

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Mental Health Resources:

Mind

Healthy Minds

Rookie Rockstars

Young Scot: Website & Instagram

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Young Carer/Young Adult Carer Resources:

[email protected]

Young Carers Linked Up Website

Young Carer Parent Carer Facebook Group

Linked UP Twitter

Linked Up Instagram

Call : 0800 975 2131 OR 01419552131

Text: 0790 388 9858

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We're going back to the virtual office today for some light banter about books! A recent study by The Reading Agency shows that in the UK 31% of people are reading more during the lockdown.

With that in mind, Katy spoke to Heather and Fiona about what they've been reading, some of their favourite authors, and more! Find links to the books and authors they've mentioned below.

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Books:

Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout

We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler

Blood Orange by Harriet Tyce

Big Brother by Lionel Shriver

We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver

Authors:

Lionel Shriver

Diane Chamberlain

John Irving

Malorie Blackman

Philip Pullman

William Nicholson

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Kindle Best Sellers

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Did you know that you can support Carers Link by shopping on Amazon? All you have to do is select Carers Link East Dunbartonshire as your Amazon Smile Charity and when you shop we get small donations, at no extra cost to you!

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