A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care they give is unpaid, this is inclusive of both adult and young carers.
The following links may be very helpful for any carers.
Princess Royal Trust for Carers (Falkirk)
Tel: 01324 611 510
Information on Carers Assessments
The Coalition of Carers in Scotland
Young Carers Service Alliance (Contact via The Princess Royal Trust for carers)
