Lanarkshire Carers receive award due to their support for working carers

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Lanarkshire Carers have been awarded the highest level of the Carer Positive award available, due to their support for working carers.They work with and for carers to develop and deliver services that make a positive difference in their lives, with the vision of providing the foundations of the organisation.The Exemplary status for the Carer Positive award is a recognition of the creative and innovative approaches to supporting and involving carers employed by Lanarkshire Carers.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The organisation has held Carer Positive award as Engaged, but the exemplary level, now achieved, is the highest level of Carer Positive award available, and is presented to organisations that evidence that they are going above and beyond to provide support for members of staff with caring responsibilities.

Samar Sheikh, chairperson, said: "The board of directors aims to be an employer of choice in Lanarkshire. Supporting carers is at the heart of everything we do as an organisation, and many of our employees are carers themselves. "We do everything in our power to support carers who work for Lanarkshire Carers and are delighted to be recognised as an Exemplary Carers Positive employer in Scotland ." Staff member Ann Marie Kerr added: "This achievement is fantastic, and so well deserved!