Explore downloadable leaflets with practical information to help you identify, include and support unpaid carers. You’ll find guidance on important topics such as hospital discharge, short breaks and The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
Promotional items
We have produced some tote bags, pens and stress balls to promote the use of EPiC. If you would like some of these or the promotional items to share with colleagues please email nes.carers@nhs.scot
An overview of Equal Partners in Care, who unpaid carers are and why this learning resource is for you.
A set of postcards featuring statements to support understanding of EPiC, its core principles and the learning resources available.
Within services, the person receiving care is usually the focus in the process but service discharge and transition can be difficult times for people providing unpaid care. Find out what you can do to help your practice and further links that...
An overview of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and what this means for your practice
This NHS 24 leaflet guides you through the services it provides in supporting unpaid carers’