Objectives
‘By working in partnership with carers, the voluntary and statutory sectors, MECOPP actively seeks to challenge and dismantle barriers that deny Black and Minority Ethnic carers access to health, social work and other social care services in Edinburgh and the Lothians.’
MECOPP’s Statement of Values
MECOPP works specifically to:
Support Black and Minority Ethnic carers to access supports and services appropriate to their caring situation
Develop a strategic response to identified gaps in service provision
Assist service providers, both statutory and voluntary, in the development of culturally competent services
Develop opportunities for the active involvement of Black and Minority Ethnic carers in consultation planning
Raise the profile of Black and Minority Ethnic carers and their needs at a national level