Carers
If you are looking after someone who is ill or disabled, then you are probably what we would call a 'carer'.
The Scottish Government and Local Authorities tend to develop short definitions so that we know who we are talking about. We call you carers, although you probably prefer to be known as husbands, wives, parents, brothers, sisters, neighbours or friends!
The Scottish Government has defined a carer as; "a person, of any age, who looks after a family member, partner or friend in need of help because they are ill, frail or have a disability or an addiction. The care that carers provide is unpaid."
If you are a carer, then it is possible that help and support could be provided for you so that you do not have to cope alone with what can be difficult and time consuming work.
The Perth & Kinross Carers Strategy is available as a download.
You will also see our booklet, 'What Help Do You Need' is available to download, along with a useful carer's card that we can also provide.
