West Lothian’s Carer Support Plan

West Lothian’s bold new three-year plan aims to transform support for its 22,000 unpaid carers—boosting their well-being, rights awareness, and financial entitlements while offering tech-enabled breaks and respite. Developed with direct input from carers—including young carers demanding meaningful downtime—the initiative already shows early wins like expanded support plans and thousands of “Time to Live” grants. Yet, with rising demand, aging populations, and no near-term funding boost, skeptics warn delivery is uncertain. Still, councillors see this as a vital first step toward honoring the invisible workforce that keeps communities alive. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a600be06f5f6324d