Carers Wellbeing Campaign
March 15th 2022, By Graham IllsleyThe Scottish Government has launched its new Carers’ Wellbeing campaign with the help of Still Game star Jane McCarry, to encourage carers across Scotland to seek the emotional and practical support that will help them look after themselves.
• Before the pandemic there were an estimated 690,000 carers in Scotland but recent polling undertaken by YouGov suggests this figure could have increased by an additional 392,000 since Covid-19 and lockdown. This would take the total potential number of carers in Scotland to around 1.1 million. (1)
• There’s a range of support measures available nationally and locally to carers to help improve carers’ quality of life. From local virtual support groups to online relaxation tutorials.
• There are local carer centres across Scotland like PKAVS Carers Hub, offering bespoke support to suit carers’ individual needs. Sometimes carers might just need a chat on the phone to talk to somebody who knows what they’re going through, or if more help is required, they can set up more structured support plans. If you’re a carer living in Perth & Kinross or your cared for lives in Perth and Kinross and you’d like to find out more about the support available to you contact the hub on 01738 567076 or email carershubadmin@pkavs.org.uk
• All carers in Scotland have a right to a personalised plan to explore what support would be helpful for them.
• For more information on the support available to carers, please visit nhsinform.scot/caring or call 0800 011 3200. Lines are open Monday- Friday, 9am – 5pm.
