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Carers

Services and resources for those who care for people with bipolar.

Bipolar Edinburgh | Carers support group

Bipolar Edinburgh | Carers support group

We are an on-line group which offers a safe and confidential space for any carer who may be experiencing challenges living with or caring for someone with bipolar disorder.

NHS Lothian | Supporting Carers

NHS Lothian | Supporting Carers

NHS Lothian recognises the invaluable role that unpaid carers make to helping keep someone well or looking after them when they are unwell.

Care Info Scotland | Carer Centres directory

Care Info Scotland | Carer Centres directory

Carer centres offer practical support, advice and information for carers. You can access carer centres in your local area either by phone, drop-in or outreach surgeries.

mygov.scot | Becoming a named person for someone detained in hospital

mygov.scot | Becoming a named person for someone detained in hospital

If someone you care about becomes unwell they may need to be detained in hospital (also known as 'sectioned') under the Mental Health Act.

If this happens, they can choose to nominate a 'named person'. The named person can help them be involved in and understand decisions about their care and treatment.

Carers Trust Scotland | Supporting Carers.

Carers Trust Scotland | Supporting Carers.

Carers Trust in Scotland works to transform the lives of unpaid carers.

Edinburgh Carers Council

Edinburgh Carers Council

Edinburgh Carers Council is a local Edinburgh charity that provides free, confidential and independent advocacy for carers supporting someone with mental or physical health difficulties.

Empathy in Mind | Support for carers of people with mental health difficulties

Empathy in Mind | Support for carers of people with mental health difficulties

We are an Edinburgh carer-led Group which offers a safe and confidential space for any carer who may be experiencing the challenging and difficult behaviours associated with mental health problems.

Vocal | Voice Of Carers Across Lothian

Vocal | Voice Of Carers Across Lothian

VOCAL supports and empowers unpaid carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian through individual support, information, training and access to services.

Carer Support Payment

Carer Support Payment

Social Security Scotland's Carer Support Payment replaces Carer's Allowance for people in Lothian from 4th November 2024. If you already get Carer's Allowance, you don't need to apply as your award will transfer automatically. You may be eligible if you: a) are 16 or over; b) provide 35 hours or more of unpaid care a week to someone of any age who is getting certain disability benefits; and c) earn £151 per week or less on average after some deductions.

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