Support for carers

We offer care and support, self-help, and respite services for unpaid carers.

We understand being a carer is a rewarding job, but it can also sometimes be very demanding one.

We want you to know we can provide continuity of care and support to your dependent, standing by as a flexible backup option when needed. We aim to be caring, supportive, empathetic, responsive, reassuring and respectful.

Ways we can help

We can help you:

  • take respite from your caring
  • reduce isolation by helping participate in your community
  • access tools and skills to manage effects of stress associated with caring
  • connect with additional support and specialist services

More information

If you would like more information about the services we offer or would like to access any of the services listed above pleasecontact us.

We have a number of services in Central Scotland which provides support to carers:

  1. Fife Carers' Self-Help Project
  2. Fife Older Persons' Service
  3. Fife Visiting Support Services
  4. Edinburgh Mental Health Service