Caring for a family member or friend in the Highlands?
If you look after someone perhaps a parent, partner, child, sibling, or neighbour or friend, you are most likely an unpaid carer.
We're here to support you in your caring role. We work with NHS Highland to provide a range of free online services to support you, in addition to what is already available.
Begin your Adult Carer Support Plan
Have a conversation with Claire, in your own words, about you and your caring role. It's for carers in Highland.
At the end, you'll have a plan you can share with your GP, social worker, or anyone else supporting you.
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100% of carers have rated their Support Plan summary 5/5
Connect with others in a similar situation
Community and support from other carers is at the heart of what we do. Connect with others who are also looking after a family member or friend in the Mobilise Hub or on our online cuppas.
Speak to someone
If you struggle to find time to talk to someone about your caring role, our Carer Support Team are available seven days a week including in the evenings and at weekends too.
You’ll speak with another carer about the things that matter to you.
Ask our Mobilise Assistant anything
Whether you're struggling to find help with the cost of caring or incontinence, hospital discharge or respite, our AI-powered Mobilise Assistant is here to help you get quick answers about caring.
Pop your questions in and get answers in seconds.
Book your free coaching session
Over 31% of carers have told us that taking a break is one of their top priorities.
If you are struggling to focus on yourself or perhaps have a challenge you need help with working through, our certified coach Suzanne is here to help you focus on the whole of you.
In our free four-part coaching sessions, which last 30 minutes, you'll be able to talk through the things that matter to you, at a time that suits you.
Working with a coach is a helpful way of stepping back and finding breathing space to take control of the things that can be changed, and letting go of the things that are not in your control.
“The difference it has made to me is major and I hope to continue to implement the changes to my life in order to be happy and helpful."
But before diving in, meet your Coach, Suzanne.
Support for you in the Highlands
If you're a carer supporting someone in the Highlands, we’re here to help with practical and emotional support. Remember, you don’t have to wait until a crisis to ask for help, seeking support early can make a big difference.
Connecting Carers supports unpaid carers from the age of five across Highland putting families at the heart of everything they do, starting with a conversation to understand each carer's personal needs, hopes and challenges.
They support both adult and young carers through, 1-1 tailored sessions, advice and information, adult carer support plans, short break funding and much more.
NHS Highland offers resources, information, and services available to carers across the Highlands. Including breaks, support and understanding your carers rights
Change Mental Health focuses on supporting the emotional well-being of unpaid carers by offering stress and anxiety management support, mental health awareness events and peer support groups to help carers connect with others in similar situations.
Partners In Advocacy helps unpaid carers by ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are protected. Their advocacy services include support in navigating local authority services, advice on making informed decisions and representation in meetings and legal matters.