Support for carers

If you have a caring role you may be able to access additional support.

There are up to 70,000 adult carers in Edinburgh. A carer is someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour, who could not manage without their help. The person may need extra help because of their age, or because they have a physical or mental illness, addiction or disability. They may not even live with the person they care for.

Edinburgh carer support team

Our dedicated carer support team can offer unpaid carers one-to-one advice, information and support in accessing

grants and benefits
emotional support and counselling
peer support
short breaks and replacement care (respite)
training
befriending
complementary therapies
emergency planning
a Future Care Plan
an Adult Carer Support Plan

The worker offering you support may be based within the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership or one of our partner carer support organisations

Vocal
Care for Carers
Space @ The Broomhouse Hub

How to apply

Refer yourself for carer support by calling 0131 536 3371 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.