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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.