Adult Carer Support Plan and Young Carer Statement
This service is delivered by Carers of West Lothian in partnership with West Lothian Council.
What is an Adult Carer Support Plan or Young Carer Statement?
If you provide unpaid care for a family member, friend or neighbour, you have the right to request an Adult Carer Support Plan or, if you are under 18, a Young Carer Statement.
The plan helps you talk about your caring role, how caring affects your day-to-day life, and any support that could help you achieve your personal goals and maintain your health and wellbeing.
Carers of West Lothian can help you complete your plan and explore the support available to you.
How do I apply for an Adult Carer Support Plan?
Carers of West Lothian will work with you to complete your Adult Carer Support Plan. The referral form will encourage you to consider what your needs are to ensure you get the most of completing a plan.
Request an Adult Carer Support Plan (opens new window)
How do I apply for a Young Carer Statement?
Carers of West Lothian will work with you to complete your Young Carer Statement. Fill in your details on the Carers of West Lothian site and they will be in touch to help you complete your Young Carer Statement.
Request a Young Carer Statement (opens new window)
What happens next?
Carers of West Lothian will discuss your Plan or Statement with you to decide what support might be beneficial for you.
The process is outlined below:
- Request an Adult Carer Support Plan or Young Carer Statement.
- A worker contacts the carer.
- The assessment conversation takes place.
- Eligibility is considered.
- Support options are agreed.
- The carer receives a copy of their plan.
The local carer eligibility criteria can be viewed and downloaded:
- West Lothian Eligibility Criteria for Carers (PDF, 150 KB)(opens new window)
- West Lothian Eligibility Criteria for Carers - Easy to Read version (PDF, 642 KB)(opens new window)
The worker will help you to plan your support - this may include:
- Information and advice
- Information about housing, equipment and adaptations
- Technology like flood/heat detectors, wandering devices, home security and Careline support
- Welfare benefits advice
- Short breaks from caring
- Who to contact in an emergency
- How to arrange an assessment of need for the person you are supporting
The worker will also offer information about the local carer support service:
Our carer support service is also provided by Carers of West Lothian. Further information is provided on their website, or you can phone or email to get further information.
Telephone: 01506 448000
Email: office@carers-westlothian.com (opens new window)
Website:Carers of West Lothian (opens new window)
You can find out more about Adult Carer Support Plan and Young Carer Statement at Scottish Government -Get an Adult Support Plan or Young Carer Statement (opens new window)
Our service standards aims:
- The worker meets with you when and where it suits you
- You can have a friend or advocate with you
- Someone to translate or sign for you can be arranged
- You will be given a copy of the completed Adult Carer Support Plan or Young Carer Statement