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Carers Support Plan 
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The Borders Carers Centre have been responsible for carrying out the Carers Support Plan (previously known as the Carers Assessment) since 2012.  The name was changed from 'Assessment' to
​'Support Plan' in 2015, and we immediately saw a 25% increase in the uptake of carers agreeing to a Support Plan.
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To make a referral, you can either download the form  below , contact us by email or call us on 01896 752431
​between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday. 
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Download the referral form

Please give as much information on the referral form as possible to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
referral initial carer contact form
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File Type: dotx
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What happens next?

The Carer will receive a letter from the Carer Liaison Worker allocated to them (based on location).  They will be advised that the worker will be in contact within 6 weeks.
 
If the carer would like a Carers Support Plan, the Carer Liaison Worker will arrange to speak to the carer in private as soon as possible to complete the Support Plan.   The carer should allocate approximately 2 hours.

The Support Plan is designed to identify support for the carer in the caring role as well as recognising personal needs resulting in a person-centred carers' action plan.

If you wish to see a copy of the Support Plan, or be kept updated with its' progress, we will need permission from the carer.


Every carer has the right to a support plan, and must be offered this.  Even if the carer does not meet the eligibility criteria, they are still entitled to support and information, which is offered by the Borders Carers Centre.


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1. What to expect when you make an Adult Carer Support Plan
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Areas covered in the Adult Carers Support Plan
Health & well-being
Coping with the caring role
Emergency Planning 
Finances
How valued by services
Education & Training
The support plan is reviewed regularly to ensure that the caring role is sustainable and that the carer is coping effectively and feeling involved and valued by services.
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