Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership supports carers in a number of ways. These web pages will give you information about how you can access support for carers in the Edinburgh area.
Who are carers?
You may be a relative or partner, friend or neighbour of someone who needs help to manage day to day living due to mental or physical illness, disability or alcohol or drug addiction.
Support in Edinburgh for carers
A range of support is available for carers across Edinburgh. This includes:
- Information, advocacy and advice
- Stress management courses and counselling
- Short breaks or respite
- Financial and benefit advice
- Courses and training on specific medical conditions
- Support groups
- One-to-one casework
For more information on any of these services please contact:
Edinburgh carer support team
Tel: 0131 536 3371
Email: carer.support@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Support for professionals working with carers
To support staff and professionals working with, or on behalf of, carers an Edinburgh Carer Network has been set up. This network has two key aims:
- To access up to date information about support, developments and issues affecting carers
- To facilitate opportunities to work together in partnership with other members
It operates mainly through regular e-mail updates with meetings held three times a year. The Edinburgh Carer Network shares up to date information through the NHS Knowledge Hub and you can access this information page here Welcome – Edinburgh Carers Network – Knowledge Hub (khub.net)
The Network is free to join, to request membership please email: carer.support@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
