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Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner. There are 660,000 carers in Scotland. Every year, another 31,000 people across Scotland take on a caring responsibility. Carers Scotland provides information on your rights and how to get help.
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... |
Finding help in your areaOur carers' directory lists services right across Scotland. Use it to find help in your local area. more... |
Page Last Modified: 01/07/2009
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