Online information and support highlighted during Carers Week

Local people are among those being reminded about the information and support available for carers from NHS 24.

As part of 2021’s Carers Week, the national health board is highlighting its online service – Care Information Scotland – to help people with caring responsibilities find what they need in one handy place.

NHS 24’s associate medical director, Dr Paul Perry said carers play an important role so it’s vital they are supported. “Looking after a loved one, a friend or neighbour can be rewarding but it can also be demanding, physically and emotionally," he said.

"Carers need support too and our service, Care Information Scotland, offers a wide range of advice and information. Bringing all the different resources together in one place makes it easier for people to find what they need and helps us to care for our carers.”

Carers Week will run from Monday, June 7 until Sunday June 13 and its theme is to make caring visible and valued. It is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

For more information visit www.careinfoscotland.scot

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