About this guide
Every year over 160,000 people in Scotland
become carers, looking after family or friends
who are older, disabled or seriously ill.
At times, caring can be profoundly joyful. There’s nothing
more natural and human than helping our loved ones get the
most out of life.
There’s also nothing more difficult than focusing on someone
else’s needs without neglecting our own. Whether we’re
caring around the clock or balancing caring with work
and family life, it can be exhausting. The ‘system’ can be
bewildering. The emotions can be shattering.
However caring affects you, we’re here.
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Carers Scotland is here to give
you expert information and
advice, to champion your rights
and to support you in looking
after your loved ones without
putting your own life on hold.
This guide is designed to outline
your rights as a carer and give
an overview of the support
available.
Whatever challenges
caring brings you,
Carers Scotland is in
your corner.
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