Caring for Others

This section gives information and advice on how you can get help for yourself, if you care for someone, or for the person you are caring for.

How do I get help for someone I am looking after?
Find out about the services available to help you and the person you care for. Includes information about the community care assessment.

How can I get support to continue to care for someone?
Find out about the carers' supported self assessment and how it can help you if you are an unpaid carer.

Tell me about the support available for carers?
Find out where you can go to get confidential advice and information, or just someone to talk to who will understand your situation.

Aberdeenshire Carers' Support
Contact details for the Aberdeenshire Carers' Support centres. They offer advice, information and support on all aspects of caring.

Young carers
Find out about the information and support available for children and young people who are looking after someone.

Can I get a break from caring for someone?
Learn about the short breaks and respite care available for you and the person you care for. Includes information on the Short Breaks Bureau.

Can the person I am caring for get help if they are feeling lonely?
Information on the services and organisations that can provide company and activities for people during the day.

I think someone I know may have a problem with drugs and/or alcohol, what help is available?
Find out about our drug and alcohol services. Includes information on the various voluntary groups that can provide support and advice.

What financial help and benefits are available for people who care for others?
Get information about the benefits you may be eligible for as a carer.

Do I have any rights because I am caring for someone else?
Find out about your rights as a carer.

Can I get equipment to help the person I am caring for to do things independently?
Find out about our occupational therapy services, the community alarm scheme and telecare. Includes details of organisations who can supply equipment.

What help is available if the child or young person I am caring for has additional support needs with their education?
Information on the services and support available for children and young people who have additional support needs.

Is the Day Centre / Resource Centre that the person I look after goes to open today?
Find out about any closures of adult day centres or resource centres.

How do I become a volunteer or befriender?
Get information on the volunteering and befriending organisations in Aberdeenshire.