'By working in partnership with carers, the voluntary and statutory sectors, MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) 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, the Lothians and further afield.’ 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. Works specifically with Gypsy/Traveller communities in rural and urban areas of Scotland.