Information for Carers
Carers are people who look after family, friends or neighbours because they are sick, have a disability or are older and infirm.
Being a carer is tough. You want to make sure you’re providing the best possible care, but you also have to fit your own life and needs around the person you’re caring for. In this section you'll find links to people and organisations who can support you in your caring.
- East Renfrewshire Council provides support for carers. Find more information on the services offered, visit their website's Care and Carers.
NHS24 gives an overview of some of the assistance you may be able to receive. You are entitled to a Carers Assessment , which is undertaken by social services to determine what help you need. This can include:
- Home Helps
- Home Care
- Meals on wheels
- Respite Care
- Equipment
Local information and advice
East Renfrewshire Carers Centre
The East Renfrewshire carers centre offers information and support for carers and provides the following services:
- Advocacy
- Social groups and excursions
- Therapeutic services
- Support groups
- One to One emotional support
- Carers education and training
- Young carers support
- Benefit signposting and form filling
- Respite funding (funds are limited)
Email: enquiries@eastrenfrewshirecarers.co.uk
Tel: 0141 638 4888
Address: The Gatehouse, Eastwood Park, Giffnock, G46 6UG
Carers Scotland
Carers Scotland can also help answer your questions about financial support, general wellbeing etc. Call their CarerLine on 0808 808 7777 (free, Wed & Thurs10am–12pm& 2pm–4pm)
Email: info@carerscotland.org
Useful information online:
There’s a wealth of information online for carers. The websites listed below can tell you more about issues like care, hospital stays, support groups, respite, law and benefits.
NHS Health Library
General information and links to other resources for carers.
CAPCIS
A wide range of resources with specific advice for young carers and links to further information.
Carers Information
The ‘quick help’ section provides immediate access to resources that are easy to understand.
Direct Gov
Simply laid out information for carers.
Help the Aged: Help with Caring
Advice on juggling caring and work, finances, carer's assesments and taking a break
Mind: Carers
Mental Health charity, Mind, recognise the stress carers are under and offer useful fact sheets, on the issues you deal with on a daily basis.
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Provides quality information, advice and support services to carers and young carers.
