Support for unpaid carers
You are an unpaid carer if you help someone to live as independently as possible and you are not paid to do this, or do it as voluntary work. This role is invaluable - and you don't have to do it alone
Being an unpaid carer can involve supporting a friend or family member by picking up prescriptions, help with shopping, laundry and cooking, supporting someone to medical or other appointments. We recognise that this is an enormous and rewarding commitment, but it can impact on your health and wellbeing.
This section brings together everything you need to know about the support available to carers across Perth and Kinross.
Support for unpaid carers panel
Carer rights
Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 provided unpaid carers with rights to services to enable and empower them to be supported to continue in their caring role
Financial support for carers
Caring can affect your income, work, and financial wellbeing. We provide guidance and signposting to help you access the support you're entitled to
Carer networks
Connecting with other carers can make a real difference.
Additional support for carers
We have put together a list of third sector and community groups that support unpaid carers
Carer strategies
Key strategies, frameworks and legislation that shape how we work in Perth and Kinross
Unpaid carers stories
