"This January at their Stockbridge offices, LifeCare Edinburgh was presented with an award certificate of the recently launched Scottish government ‘Carer Positive’ kitemark at the ‘engaged’ level. The Carer Positive kitemark is awarded to employers in Scotland who have a working environment where their staff, who are also carers for family members, are valued and supported. This might be through flexible working policies or with simple practical measures which can make a big difference to carers."
"When asked what this recognition means to the organisation, Care Services Manager Margaret Stewart remarked:"
"This award is proof that we do what we say we do. LifeCare is set apart from other organisations by how we look after our staff as employees and in their caring role." "We are very proud to be one of 16 organisations across Scotland to be recognised for this award."
"A carer is someone who looks after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner. In Scotland it is estimated that around 1 in 7 people in the workforce are juggling work and caring, with the number of carers across the UK forecast to increase by around 50% over the next 20 years. By supporting our staff in caring for their loved ones, we will ensure that we help them care for the carers. 90% of working carers are over the age of 30, with the ‘peak’ age between 45 and 64, when considerable skills and experience have been built up."
http://www.evoc.org.uk/noticeboard/notices/lifecare-recognised-national-award-commitment-supporting-staff/
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