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Scottish party leaders back nationwide training for dementia carers
The leaders of Scotland’s main political parties have united to support the Dementia Carers Together appeal, which aims to fund support for friends and family caring for people with dementia. First Minister John Swinney said carers need information and connections to help them support loved ones without sacrificing their own wellbeing.
Delivered with the Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland, the planned six-week courses will explain carers’ rights and available services, and connect participants facing similar challenges. Political leaders said the sessions could help ease loneliness and exhaustion; the appeal aims to raise millions to provide courses nationwide.
In short
- Scotland’s party leaders back a dementia carers appeal.
- Six-week courses will offer practical advice and peer support.
- The campaign aims to fund sessions across the country.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “All Scotland’s political leaders unite to back Daily Mail campaign for dementia carers”.