Information
You may be looking after a friend, relative or neighbour who is in need of help owing to their sickness, age or disability. You are not alone - every week six hundred people in Scotland take on a caring responsibility. Carers Scotland is the leading provider of information on all matters relating to caring.
The term 'carer' is often used to distinguish friends and family who provide care on an unpaid basis from professionals such as care workers, home helps and people employed by someone with a disability.
Please note: you are welcome to utilise any of our information. However, you must acknowledge Carers Scotland/Carers UK copyright when reproducing any of the contents within your own publications and websites. Any website reproduction must contain a link to the Carers Scotland website.
Financial HelpCarers are entitled to some benefits and help with housing costs. You may also want to know what the person you care for can claim. more... |
Help with CaringYou might need a break from caring. You might need help with some practical tasks such as lifting and bathing someone. The person you care for may be coming out of hospital and need more help. more... |
Juggling caring and workYou may be working, dealing with the stresses of what seem like two jobs - one paid, one unpaid - and faced with difficult decisions about your work. more... |
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Taking care of yourselfThis section examines ways to maintain and promote your own health - physical and emotional. more... |
CarersLineIf you need information or advice with anything to do with caring such as benefits or practical help, call CarersLine. Call free on 0808 808 7777 Wednesdays and Thursdays (10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm) or email info@carersuk.org |
Page Last Modified: 04/04/2008
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