Are you taking care of a family member, partner, friend or neighbour?

Do they have a long-term illness, disability, addiction, mental health condition, or need extra support day to day?

If so — even if you don’t think of yourself as a carer — you might be one.

What is a Carer?

A carer is someone who provides unpaid support to another person who could not manage without their help. This might include:

• Helping a parent with dementia get dressed and take medication

• Supporting a partner through a mental health condition

• Assisting a child with autism with daily routines

• Accompanying someone to hospital appointments

• Preparing meals for a friend with mobility challenges

• Checking in regularly on a neighbour with addiction issues

• Providing emotional support to someone experiencing long-term illness

Many people don’t see themselves as carers — they think of themselves as simply being a devoted parent, spouse, sibling, or friend. But recognising your caring role is the first step to accessing the information, support, and rights you’re entitled to.

We’re Here to Help

At Glasgow South Carers Centre, we understand that caring can be rewarding — but also emotionally and physically demanding. That’s why we’re here to support you.

Our service is:

• Free

• Confidential

• Tailored to your needs

Whether you’ve been caring for years or have just started looking after someone, we can help you feel informed, supported, and less alone.

To find out more about the support we can offer and how to refer yourself, click the “Carer Support” button below.