Letter to the Editor

Dear Madam,

Every year, Carers Scotland organises the Carers Parliament.

This brings together unpaid carers and young carers from all over Scotland to discuss the issues that affect them, and speak directly to policy and decision makers.

As the numbers of carers grow because of the pandemic, reaching over one million, this year it is even more important that carers have their voices heard.

For the first time, the Carers Parliament will be an online event and will take places across three days 16, 17 and 25 November.

On Days 1 and 2, carers will have the opportunity to take part in discussions ranging from the social care review to financial inequality and from human rights to mental health and wellbeing.

Also on Day 2, the event will feature a webinar from Professor Jason Leitch, Clinical Director for the Scottish Government talking about “Managing risk and decision making in a Covid world”.

On Day Three, the main event will take place with interviews from carers, a presentation by young carers and a keynote address from Joe Fitzpatrick, Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing.

This will be followed by a panel discussion with questions from carers to a panel including Ministers responsible for carers and for mental health.

Carers will also have the chance to visit virtual information rooms, chat together and take part in wellbeing activities.

Best wishes

Fiona Collie

Policy & Public Affairs Manager Carers Scotland

Find out more about all that is happening later this month and how to book on the Carers Scotland website bit.ly/3liuhbd info@carerscotland.org