Adult carers
Who is an adult carer?
An adult carer is anyone 18 years or older who cares unpaid for a relative or friend who needs help because of an illness, drug or alcohol misuse, disability, mental health issues or requires extra help as they grow older. It is important that carers have a say on the type of caring they are comfortable with providing and are able and willing. The time spent caring should not get in the way of being able to have the same opportunities as other people.
Adult Carer Support Plan
As an adult carer you have the choice to complete an Adult Carer Support Plan. The support plan gives you the opportunity to identify the following:
- Your thoughts and feelings about caring
- Your relationship with the cared for person
- Your social and leisure activities
- Your physical and mental health
- Your education and work life goals
- What would make things easier for you to carry out your caring role
- What would help in the future if you were no longer able or willing to care
For further information on Adult Carer Support Plans please contact your local Health and Social Care Partnership office or North Ayrshire Carers Centre.
Carers Gateway North Ayrshire
Carers Gateway offers support with the following:
- Information on any carers issues e.g. benefits, respite and transport
- Advice on carers rights
- Contact with other carers
- Advocacy representing carers
- 1:1 support
- Relaxation in the form of alternative therapies, at locations throughout North Ayrshire (there is a charge for this service)
- Support groups in all localities throughout North Ayrshire
- Outreach
- Training
- Information on Adult Carer Support Plans
Contact
For more information, please contact: