You can receive support for yourself if you provide unpaid care for someone who is ill, frail, disabled, has a mental health problem or has an addiction. You don’t have to live with the person you care for to be a carer.
You can access
- help from volunteers: Volunteers for Carers
- one-to-one advice and ongoing support: Edinburgh Carer Support Team
- support while the person you care for is in hospital:
- an emergency card: Carer’s Emergency Card
- support from other carers: Carer Support Groups
- a support plan for yourself: Adult Carer Support Plans
- short breaks from caring: Short Breaks for Carers