Caring for a family member or friend can be rewarding and fulfilling. It can also be stressful and exhausting. 

This Carers Week, Age Scotland's Dementia Training Officer Rachel Davison speaks with Michael, who cares for his wife, about their life together, the impact of caring and his wife's illness, and how their lives have changed. 

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Age Scotland's Dementia Training team has launched new a new self-study platform for carers of people living with dementia. We know that attending sessions at set times can prove difficult for people due to their unpredictable caring commitments.

This new self-study platform will allow carers to learn about their rights when it is convenient to them and without time constraints.

Registrations for the first self-study modules open and access to course contents will be available from Wednesday 16 June.

To register, please follow the links below or email [email protected]

The Carers’ Act (including Adult Carer Support Plans) 

Carers’ rights and hospital admissions and discharge 

Carers’ rights and Self-Directed Support

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Find out about Carer’s Allowance, which is the main benefit specifically for carers at www.age.scot/carersaallowance