North Lanarkshire Carers
NHS Lanarkshire
Are you a Carer?
Carers play an essential role in people’s lives by helping to provide care to someone who needs it. If you provide care for someone, such as a relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without your help, you might be a carer and entitled to support.
North Lanarkshire Carer Information
Support and services for carers
As a carer, you may need support to help you in your caring role.
Young carers
If you are under the age of 18 (or 18 and still at school) and provide care for someone else, you are a young carer.
Adult carers support plans
Helping you to identify what support you might need and what can help you to have a life alongside caring.
Short breaks for carers
Finding time for a short break is a way to support yourself and to have a life outside or alongside your caring role.
Eligibility criteria for carers
Local eligibility criteria to ensure fair access to support for carers and young carers.
Useful Links
Carer Support Organisations
National Carer Organisations
Condition Specific Organisations
Local Organisations
Emergency Planning
Anticipatory Care Planning
Inspection/Care Standards
Your Feedback – comments, concerns and complaints
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to improving the service it provides to patients and their families. We therefore want to hear from you about your experience. If you would like to tell us about this please visit our feedback page.