Research and Publications

Below is a list of our current publications.  You are free to view, download and share these publications with others.  If you require hard copies of any of our publications please get in touch with us.

Information, advice and support for people who care

Our services leaflet can be viewed by clicking on the image or by clicking here, which will give you an overview of our services.

e-Newsletters and Newsflashes

Annual Newsletters

Newsletter (2018 - 2019)

Newsletter (2017 - 2018)

Newsletter (2016 - 2017)

Newsletter (Summer 2015)

Strategic Framework

Lanarkshire Carers published our Strategic Framework in August 2021. ‘Celebrating 25 Years in Lanarkshire’ sets out our journey route, plans and work streams to 2025. Actions for each work stream and how our progress will be measured are detailed in relation to: Plans, Provision, Practice, Partnership, People and Performance.

Lanarkshire Carers Strategic Framework (2021 to 2025)

If you require further information about our Strategic Framework, please contact Barbara McAuley, Chief Executive Officer on 01698 428090.

Organisational Reports

Lanarkshire Carers - Winter Funding Impact Report 2022

National Care Service Consultation Report and Organisational Response

Carer's Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill Consultation Report and Organisational Response

Caring Through Covid Fund Report

Young Adult Carer Employability Project Report

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Activity Report

Flexible Use of Self-Directed Support (SDS) Report

Information for Professionals

Carers Trust, our affiliated network partner, offers a wide range of resources and information for anyone who works with carers:

Other Useful Publications

Carers Trust Pushed to the Edge Report: Life for Unpaid Carers in the UK

A guide to carer's allowance supplement for those working with carers

EPiC - Core Principles For Working With Carers And Young Carers

A Guide For Carers - Understanding How Law Is Made In Scotland

The Importance Of Eating Well For Carers

Creating a Healthier Scotland - What Matters To You?

When Money is Tight: Information to help you make ends meet

Carer Legislation

Local Carers Strategies

South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership’s Carers Strategy

South Lanarkshire Carers Strategy 2019-2022 (pdf download)

Carer Information and Services Support Booklet

Local Eligibility Criteria

Short Breaks Services Statement

North Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership’s Carers Strategy

North Lanarkshire Strategy for Adult Carers and Young Carers 2019 - 2024

A Strategy for Carers in North Lanarkshire, 2013-2018