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Carers’ health and wellbeing

Further information for carers

There are carer centres across Scotland that can help you find support and information about being a carer.

Carers Trust Scotland have more information on taking care of yourself.

Mind’s How can I look after myself? can give you help with keeping well.

Breathing Space can offer individual support and advice if you need someone to talk to. Phone 0800 83 85 87:

  • weekdays, Monday to Thursday, 6pm to 2am
  • weekends, Friday 6pm to Monday 6am

NHS 24 is Scotland’s national telehealth and telecare organisation. Phone them free on 111 if you’re ill and it can’t wait until your regular NHS service reopens.

Contact NHS inform for quality-assured health information.

Contact Care Information Scotland for information on carers’ wellbeing.

You can find information on support, qualified counsellors or psychotherapists in your local area to help support you from the Counselling Directory.

The information was last updated on: 06th November 2023

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