Health and wellbeing
Information for carers
A carer is a person of any age who provides physical care or emotional support to another person, due to frailty, physical or mental illness, addiction, or disability and isn't paid for that care or support.
Young carers are aged 18 and under who provide a caring role. Information on your rights as a young carer are detailed on the Children & Young People's Commissioner Scotland website
You may be a full-time carer or only take on a caring role during parental deployment; whatever the case there are people who can support you.
Moray Council
Moray Council provides Information about caring for someone and support available. All adult carers and young carers in Moray can get free information and advice from Quarriers Carers' Support Service Moray
Highland Council
Highland Council provides support for carers through Connectiing Carers, which is part of the Highland Community Care Forum.
Connecting Young Carers work across Highland to ensure young carers have the same opportunities as other young people, are not placed in inappropriate caring roles and are able to fulfil their potential