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.
Leave policies
Carer Passport
NHS Lothian Carers Network
Step 1. Understand Leave Policies
NES information about carer and special leave (GP handbook with application to other training programmes)
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.