Carer Support

Whether you are an unpaid carer, a professional carer or personal assistant, below are some useful resources and information to help you fulfill your role and access support to do so.

Carers Scotland are here to help carers and professionals, with expert advice on issues such as carers' benefits, community care and services for carers.

Coalition of Carers in Scotland are a coalition of carers and local carer organisations who work to promote the voice of carers in the development of services, policy and legislation.

Unpaid Carer

PKAVS supports thousands of unpaid carers in Perth & Kinross. The support is divided into distinct areas: Young Carers, Young Adult Carers, Adult Carers, Development, and Respite.

Carers Trust Scotland is the largest provider of support for unpaid carers in Scotland, reaching around 40,000 adult carers and more than 3,500 young carers (aged up to 18) from all groups and communities, through a unique network of independent carers’ centers and young carers’ services (Network Partners) throughout Scotland.

Perth & Kinross Council have a page filled with information & support for unpaid carers. This includes details on short breaks, health & well-being & financial support.

Professional Carer or Personal Assistant

The Care & Well-being Collective are a group of care & well-being practitioners who offer innovative and creative care and well-being services in the Perth and Kinross area. The Collective has been formed to offer mutual support, learning and connection to members, help the public to access these services, and to share opportunities about funding and collaboration in the area.
For more information and to become a member contact hello@careandwellbeing.scot