Community Care & Carers

Care and Health Policy Watch
http://www.careandhealth.com - Aimed at those involved in social work, care and health professions and contains a wealth of information on a number of issues including: policy and law (UK wide and Scotland); and welfare benefits.
The Carers Net
http://www.carers.net - Official website of the Coalition of Carers in Scotland - an information network designed for carers, carer groups and organisations, and for people working with carers. It contains up-to-date information for carers in Scotland with links to other useful sites.
Midlothian Community Care Forum
http://mccf.mvacvs.org.uk
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
http://www.carers.org - offering useful information and support for all unpaid carers throughout the UK (website has a very useful links page).
Scottish Legislation
http://www.scotland-legislation.hmso.gov.uk/legislation/scotland/s-acts.htm - Scottish Legislation, available to download.

Midlothian Voluntary Action