Promoting a More Inclusive Society, to deliver a new education project supporting people living with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and their family carers. 

 

PAMIS, the only organisation in Scotland solely supporting families caring for someone with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), is pleased to announce the receipt of funding from the National Lottery Community Fund and The Self-Management Fund for Scotland from the Health and Social Care Alliance totalling over £90,000. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This funding will enable PAMIS to deliver an education project aimed at providing safer complex transfers for people living with PMLD and those who support them. The 3-year project aims to empower carers in self-management by recognising and mitigating risks in complex moving and handling. Carers will be involved in the design of the education project to ensure it meets their needs helping minimise the physical impact of caring, where possible. 

 

“I am excited to promote these education sessions with family carers made possible with the £19,782 we have received from the National Lottery Community Fund,” said Carolynne Hunter, Project Lead. “By creating a safe space for families to learn and share experiences, we hope to improve the quality of life for individuals living with PMLD and their carers.” 

 

The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland Chair, Katie Still said: “Every day National Lottery funding is changing the lives of thousands of people in communities across Scotland. This project delivered by PAMIS, is a great example of community activity in action, showing just what can be achieved when people come together for a common cause or to help others.  

 

“National Lottery players can be proud to know that the money they raise is helping to support this vital work which is making a real difference to so many.”  

The Self-Management Fund for Scotland, managed on behalf of the Scottish Government by the Health and Social Care Alliance (the ALLIANCE), aims to empower people living with long term conditions, disabled people and unpaid carers to take control their health, care and wellbeing. 

 

Michelle Morrison, National Development Director, PAMIS said: 

‘We are delighted to receive £74,854 from the ALLIANCE. Since the pandemic, carers have needed to manage an increase in physical tasks at home, including moving, handling and positioning, often without any education or guidance on how to do this. This additional funding enables us to tailor a fuller education programme in collaboration with carers ensuring we can meet their real needs and make a difference to their lives.’ 

 

Sara Redmond, Chief Officer of Development at the ALLIANCE said: 

“We are pleased to announce such a strong and diverse portfolio of projects though this new round of funding. Supported self-management is an essential component of care for people to live well and the emphasis on prevention in this round will mean people have access to the benefits of self-management at an earlier stage in their journey.” 

This investment from the Self-Management Fund, administered by the ALLIANCE, is made possible by the continued support and investment from the Scottish Government. 

 

PAMIS is grateful to both funding providers who have recognised the gap in education for carers and look forward to delivering positive outcomes with our families made possible by receiving these grants. 

For more information about the project and upcoming education sessions, please contact Carolynne Hunter by email [email protected]