Advice and Information
Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (legislation.gov.uk)
National carers strategy - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Carers' charter - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Carers' charter: Your rights as an adult carer or young carer in Scotland (www.gov.scot)
Argyll and Bute Carers Strategy -
Caring Together (argyll-bute.gov.uk) 2024 - 2027
Children and Young People’s Service’s Plan 2023 - 2026
Carers UK Digital Resource
In Partnership with Carers UK we have accessed and bought into resources for Carers to freely access using a free code for Argyll & Bute DGTL1530. The website offers a range of information for carers including; finances, practical tools, Carers rights, training, employment and much more.
For more information visit www.jointlyapp.com
The Carers Connect site enables carers to share their lived experiences and solutions that have helped resolve difficulties
The Coalition of Carers in Scotland exists to advance the voice of carers by facilitating carer engagement and bringing carers and local carer organisations together with decision makers at a national and local level.
Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. Providing easy to understand advice and information about additional support for learning legislation and guidance for families and professionals.
CarersUK -Caring for a family member or someone else close to you? We’re here for unpaid carers with expert information, advice and support, and also campaign to make life better for carers.
Carers Trust in Scotland works to transform the lives of unpaid carers. We partner with our network of local carer organisations to provide funding and support, deliver innovative and evidence-based programmes and raise awareness and influence policy.
SingleParents.org.uk is the legacy of the hard work invested by a dedicated team of professional single parents and volunteers at Single Parent Action Network (SPAN).
One Parent Families Scotland aims to enable single parent families to achieve their potential, to reach a decent standard of living and contribute to Scottish society.
LGBT+ Health - We provide emotional support and information to the entire diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community across Scotland. This includes queer, intersex, asexual people and all identities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella.
Young Minds - We provide young people with tools to look after their mental health. Our website is full of advice and information on what to do if you're struggling with how you feel.
Third Sector Interface Community Database - find a service in your area.
National Organisations
Parkinson’s - Do you care for someone with Parkinson's? You might be a family member, a partner, or a friend, providing care and support to someone with Parkinson's. Whether you provide care and support for someone who has recently been diagnosed, or who has been living with Parkinson’s for a while, we have practical tips and information that’s right for you.
MacMillian - If your partner, family member, friend or colleague has cancer, there can be a lot to think about. You might be a carer, or just want to help. We have information to help you with the practical, emotional and financial impacts of supporting someone with cancer.
Dementia Scotland - whether you have a question that needs an immediate answer or need emotional support when life feels overwhelming, Dementia Scotland have the time to listen and support you in every way we can. Find out about our services and how we can support you
Alzheimer Scotland - is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.
AgeUK - If you or someone you love is showing signs of dementia, or has recently been diagnosed, it can be overwhelming and difficult to know where to begin. Our dementia guides can help provide support, advice, resources and information.
Drugs and Alcohol
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs is a national charity that supports anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland. We give listening support and information to many people and help them with confidence, communication, general wellbeing, and we link them into local support.
Alcohol support - if you are worried about your own or someone else’s drinking there are lots of organisations available to help.
WithYou - Help and support if you’re worried about yours or someone else’s drinking or drug use
GamCare -Our team can provide a full range of free, flexible help and support for anyone affected by gambling problems across Glasgow, Edinburgh as well as North and South Lanarkshire. We can support gamblers and their loved ones.
Argyll and Bute Community Directory - Search for services or supports in Argyll & Bute on the Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface Community Directory
Having your say
https://www.careopinion.org.uk/ - We believe that patients' feedback - good or bad - is essential to improving UK health and care services. Tell us what was good or what could be better, say thanks or call for change - we'll pass your stories to people in health and care services who can make a difference.