We are an independent organisation that is carer-led in its developments.

We provide carers with

• information about all aspects of mental health care and services
• individual advocacy service for carers and named persons
• collective advocacy
• training opportunities to empower carers.

What we believe

At Edinburgh Carers Council we believe carers need:

• to be respected
• their views and opinions to be heard
• to be taken seriously
• recognition of the importance of their contribution
• to be valued
• opportunities for breaks from caring
• practical and emotional support at different stages
• information on things that will assist them to care effectively while maintaining their own health and quality of life
• information about services which reflect cultural, religious and racial differences and values
• to be consulted at all levels of planning, developement and implementation of services

Edinburgh Carers Council
Staff Team

Ruth Rooney - Co-ordinator

Linda MacLeod - Development Worker

Andrea Ridley - Development Worker

Management Committee

Edinburgh Carers Council is governed by a management committee made up of predominantly carers and others with an interest in carers and mental health.

Chairperson - Gwenne MacIntosh

Vice Chair - Joan Rooney

Treasurer - Jane Green

Ann Harley

Joyce Shaw

Stacey Webster

David Davies

John Bayne

Neeru Bhatnagar

Lesley Boyd – Advisory member

Committee Members Needed

The management committee meet the first Tuesday of each month to look at committee business, have an Annual General Meeting and an annual committee training day. The work is on a voluntary basis, but out of pocket expenses will be paid. If you think you might be interested, please speak to Ruth on 0131 270 6087 to find out more.

Funding

Edinburgh Carers Council is a charity in Scotland; SCO28469.

It is jointly funded by the City of Edinburgh Council and NHS Lothian.

We also run project work funded by Grants.