Caring for a family member or friend in the Highlands?
If you look after someone regularly, 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.
Kick-start with our Email Course
To kick-start your support from us, sign-up to our five-part email course, designed specifically to help carers like you in Highland.
Establish strong foundations to your care or double-check you have the essentials in place.
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 Highland, we’re here to help with practical and emotional support.
Remember, you don’t have to wait until the crisis point before asking for help - the earlier you ask, the bigger difference it can make.
NHS Highland
NHS Highland are primarily responsible for supporting the needs of unpaid carers in the Highland Council region of Scotland.
📧 Email: nhsh.unpaidcarers@nhs.scot
Connecting Carers
"Connecting Carers work with unpaid carers every day. They use this knowledge, and position as the Highland Carer Centre, to ensure that unpaid carers in Highland are not caring alone. That carers are acknowledged and supported and that they have access to the information they need to enable them to carry out their caring role."
Carer Centre: 01463 723575
Carer Support Line: 01463 723560 Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
Carers@ConnectingCarers.org.uk
Care Information Scotland
"When you’re caring for someone, it can feel like there’s no time for you. But your health and wellbeing are just as important as anyone else’s. And support is available for you. After all, you can only look after someone else if you look after yourself too."
If this sounds like you, contact us online or phone 0800 011 3200 to find out about support available. Phone lines are open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Thriving Families
Thriving Families supports parent-carers in Highland. Providing independent information, advice and support service for families with children (up to age 25) with additional support needs, and the professionals working with them.