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Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner. There are 660,000 carers in Scotland. Every year, another 31,000 people across Scotland take on a caring responsibility. Carers Scotland provides information on your rights and how to get help.

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Financial Help

Carers are entitled to some benefits and help with housing costs. You may also want to know what the person you care for can claim. more...


Help with Caring

You might need a break from caring. You might need help with some practical tasks such as lifting and bathing someone. The person you care for may be coming out of hospital and need more help. more...


Juggling caring and work

You may be working, dealing with the stresses of what seem like two jobs - one paid, one unpaid - and faced with difficult decisions about your work. more...


Finding help in your area

Our carers' directory lists services right across Scotland. Use it to find help in your local area. more...




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The information on this website relates to Carers UK's work in Scotland. If you live in England, Northern Ireland or Wales, please visit the relevant website.

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