Supporting a Trainee who is an Unpaid Carer

 
 

Resources

Recognising the unique challenges faced by individuals balancing medical training and caregiving responsibilities, we aim to provide additional support. Below are some resources you may find useful or you may wish to signpost your trainee to.

  1. Leave policies

  2. Carer Passport

  3. NHS Lothian Carers Network

 
 

Step 1. Understand Leave Policies

 
 

Step 2. Develop a Carer Passport

Work with your trainee to develop a Carers Passport (this is an NHS intranet link). This passport is a way of recording a conversation about needs and agreed actions. This information can be shared, with consent, with their next supervisor.

 
 

Step 3. Reach out to NHS Lothian Carers Network