Support for carers
Do you care for a family member or someone close to you? The websites below provide some sources of information and support.
General information
- Carers Scotland information, advice and support for unpaid carers
- Age Scotland a range of guides on practical topics such as care and support, money and benefits and dementia
- NHS Inform the main public-facing information website for NHS Scotland
- Citizens Advice Bureaux free and confidential advice and information on many topics
Practical issues
- Carers Scotland information on financial support and practical support
- Carer’s Allowance information from the UK Government
Information about health conditions
- Cancer Research UK coping with cancer
- Sources of further information and support relating to specific illnesses and situations
Caring for someone who is seriously ill
- What happens when someone is dying? Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief
- End of Life Aid Skills for Everyone a free course for anyone wanting to learn the basics of end of life care
- Caring for someone with a terminal illness Marie Curie
- Supporting someone with cancer Macmillan Cancer Support
Young Carers
- Carers Trust Local Carer Centres find carer support for young carers
Your health and wellbeing
- Carers Scotland information about looking after your own health and wellbeing
