Care for Carers from NHS 24

People across Scotland are being reminded about the information and support available to carers from NHS 24.

As part of 2021’s Carers Week, the national health board is highlighting its online service ‘Care Information Scotland’ to help people with caring responsibilities find what they need in one handy place.

NHS 24’s Associate Medical Director, Dr Paul Perry said carers play an important role so it’s vital we support them: “Looking after a loved one, a friend or neighbour can be rewarding but it can also be demanding, physically and emotionally.

“Carers need support too and our service, Care Information Scotland, offers a wide range of advice and information. Bringing all the different resources together in one place makes it easier for people to find what they need and helps us to care for our carers.”

Local organisation Capital Carers (formerly Nort West Carers) has organised a full programme of events and activities for Carers Week:

For more information visit: www.careinfoscotland.scot