South 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.
What is the Carers Act?
The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 gives carers rights to a new adult carer support plan or young carer statement, which aims to help carers know their rights and aids them to get help and support that they are entitled to.
South Lanarkshire Carer Information
Carers Assessments
The assessment is an opportunity to discuss and explore the support you provide and the risks you face
Adult carers support plans
Helping you to identify what support you might need and what can help you to have a life alongside caring.
Young Carers Statement
The Young Carers Statement (YCS) is an opportunity to discuss with Social Work Resources what supports or services you need.
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.
Carers and Hospital Discharge
Before the person you care for is discharged from hospital, you the carer can be involved in the discharge process.
Useful Links
Carer Support Organisations
Finding Local Authority Services
National Carer Organisations
Condition Specific Organisations
Local Organisations
For the person you care for
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.
