Scottish Government takes to the road to promote the new Carer’s Allowance Supplement

The Scottish Government’s Social Security Directorate  is holding a series of roadshows across Scotland in July and August to raise awareness of the new Carer’s Allowance Supplement. The roadshows are specifically for those who work with carers and places will be limited.

It is hoped that as many front line staff as possible have the opportunity to attend, and housing associations are encouraged to contact  Annalena.Winslow@gov.scot confirming staff names, contact details, organisation, any special requirements and preferred date of attendance by Monday 9th July. Refreshments will be available on arrival.

Roadshow dates are as follows:

11 July – 14 City Square, Committee Room 1, Dundee (10.30 to 1pm)

12 July – Kirkcaldy Art Gallery, War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy (10.30 to 1pm)

18 July – Broomhill Activity Centre, 197 Broomhill Road, Aberdeen (10.30 to 1pm)

19 July – Spectrum Centre, 1 Margaret Street, Inverness (10.30 to 1pm)

25 July – Renfrewshire Carers Centre, Room 2, Unit 55, The Embroidery Mill, Abbey Mill Business Centre, Paisley (11.30 to 2pm)

26 July – Ayr Town Hall, The Chambers, New Bridge Street, Ayr (10.30 to 1pm)

30 July – Lanarkshire Carers Centre, 92 Hallcraig Street, Airdrie (10.30 to 1pm)

2 August – Vocal Edinburgh’s Carers Hub, Willow Boardroom, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh (10.30 to 1pm)

8 August – Teacher Building, Mash Room, 14 St.Enoch Square, Glasgow (10.30 to 1pm)

9 August – Teacher Building, Mash Room, 14 St.Enoch Square, Glasgow (1.30 to 4pm)

15 August – Carers of West Lothian, Sycamore House, Quarrywood Court, Livingston (1.30 to 4pm)

16 August – Cairndale Hotel, Annandale Meeting Room, English Street, Dumfries (10.30 to 1pm)