Support for you as a carer
Links and information that you might find helpful if you're looking for support.
Support for you as a carer
We've prepared a list of different services that can support you as a carer.
Services available 24 hours a day
NHS 24 - call 111 and choose the mental health option
Samaritans - 116 123
Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
Childline - 0800 1111
Papyrus HOPELINE247 - 0800 0684141
Call 999 if you are in immediate danger, or have the means to cause yourself immediate harm, for example by serious injury or overdose.
Other helplines
Breathing Space - 0800 83 85 87 Open Monday to Thursday 6pm to 2am. At weekends, open between Friday 6pm and Monday 6am
SOS Silence of Suicide - 0808 115 1505 – 8pm to midnight Monday to Friday, 4pm to midnight Saturday and Sunday
Carers support
Shared Care Scotland (short breaks)
MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project)