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This booklet is for friends and family of people who are experiencing mental health problems, like psychosis. Although some of the issues that you might face as a family

member will be different from those as a friend and vice versa, many of the issues may be the same for

each of you.

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Caring can be all-consuming and it can be difficult to see what support you are legally entitled to as an unpaid carer. This section brings together key guidance and sources of support to help you:

recognise what your rights are

assert these rights in an effective way

take action when your rights and needs, or those of another, are not being met.

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What are your rights as a carer? | Carers Scotland

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Caring can be all-consuming and it can be difficult to see what support you are legally entitled to as an unpaid carer. This section brings together key guidance and sources of support to help you:

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Honest information on drugs. A-Z of all drugs with detailed information

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Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today. | FRANK

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Information, support, advice and resources for young carers and youth support services

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Online platform for unpaid carers, families, and the workforce in Dundee.

Packed with information, resources, service signposting, events & learning opportunities.

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Carers of Dundee | Supporting People Who Care

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Online information platform for unpaid carers, families, and the workforce in Dundee. Packed with resources, services, learning & events available locally.

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Caring is very stressful and can often result in a carer

experiencing anxiety and low mood.

We are here to support you to keep yourself as well as you can.

These exercises are simple and short. They can be practised in five or so minutes, so please, as a carer find time to look after you

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We like to think of ourselves as providing you with a counselling ‘menu’, so that you can decide, with our support, what you would most like to work on

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Our counselling information page outlines the services we offer and how we can help you.

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At Carer Support, we offer individual support in person, through phone, email or video conferencing. We provide emotional support, access to local peer support groups, and a range of useful information and advice

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Change Mental Health - A future where no one needs to face mental illness alone

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We launched Carer Support in response to the unique challenges of being a carer to a relative, friend or partner of someone living with mental illness.
At Carer Support, we offer individual support in person, through phone, email or video conferencing. We provide emotional support, access to local peer support groups, and a range of useful information and advice, We provide Carer Support across , Highlands , , and .

We signpost to other relevant services and work with local communities to open up more opportunities for signposting, which include some of our National services such as our Advice and Support Service.

Our Carer Support team provide a safe space where carers can talk about their needs without judgement. We identify and develop coping skills and strategies to support you.

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Carer Support across Scotland - Change Mental Health

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We support carers to improve their mental health wellbeing across Edinburgh, Highlands, Tayside, Fife and Dumfries & Galloway in person-centred settings.

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Caring for someone with a mental health illness

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Caring for someone with a mental health illness

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This information is for anyone who gives practical help, care or support, to a relative, partner or friend who has a mental illness. These people are called 'carers' in this resource

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Caring for someone with a mental illness

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This resource is for anyone who gives help, care or support, to a relative, partner or friend who has a mental illness.

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Scottish Governments commitment for carers

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Scottish Governments commitment for carers

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Unpaid carers provide care and support to family members, friends and neighbours. The people they care for may be affected by disability, physical or mental ill-health, frailty or substance misuse. A carer does not need to be living with the person they care for. Anybody can become a carer at any time in their life and sometimes for more than one person at a time. Carers can be any age from young children to very elderly people.

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Unpaid carers

(March 2015) and subsequent update releases bring together statistical analysis and research on caring and carers. We recognise the huge contribution made by unpaid carers and continue to work to improve support available to them.

Benefits

More information on benefits for carers is in our social security policy.

Carers' charter

Our Carers' Charter (published March 2018) sets out carers' rights under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.

all carers have the right to a personalised plan to identify what is important to them

carers also have the right to support to meet their eligible needs and to choose how that support is delivered

every area must have a local carer strategy and carer information and advice service

carers also have rights to be involved in assessing the needs of the cared-for person and in decisions about discharging the cared-for person from hospital

Carers Act implementation

Guidance for practitioners

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How the Scottish Government are supporting unpaid carers.

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Caring for someone with a mental health problem

If you provide care for someone in any way, the information above may be helpful and relevant to you. However, there may be different challenges when caring for someone with a mental health problem. We explain where to find further information and advice below.

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Young Minds mental health tips for young carers

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Young Minds mental health tips for young carers

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Being a young carer can be really rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming. Our advice explains what young carers do, how to tell if it’s getting too much and what steps you can take to get the help you need.

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Sometimes, being a young carer can get too much to deal with on your own. Talk to your teacher, school nurse, college counsellor or GP if you're having any of these feelings:

feeling stressed by too much responsibility

feeling physically tired

feeling worried about your relative's health

struggling to cope with other people's mood

having no time for yourself or your homework

missing school

feeling embarrassed about your situation

being bullied

experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, anger or guilt

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Young Carers | Mental Health Tips for Young Carers

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Sometimes, being a young carer can get too much to deal with on your own.

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Dundee Carers Centre aim to improve the lives of unpaid carers and disabled people by giving help, advice, and access to learning.

By demonstrating our culture of kindness, and creativity, we keep the needs of carers and disabled people at the centre of everything we do.

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We're here to help

Dundee Carers Centre aim to improve the lives of unpaid carers and disabled people by giving help, advice, and access to learning .

By demonstrating our culture of kindness, and creativity, we keep the needs of carers and disabled people at the centre of everything we do .

Make a referral today

Further Support - Carers of Dundee

Further Support - Carers of Dundee
Carers of Dundee is an online information platform for unpaid carers, families and the workforce living or working in Dundee.
For Unpaid Carers, Young Carers, and Families

Access to guidance and advice on carers rights and support available from the Healthy & Social Care Partnership and other support services, plus access to e-modules, learning opportunities, and upcoming events.

For the workforce

Houses guidance, toolkits, and information to support employers, social care staff, and schools.
Visit Carers of Dundee

Benefits of a short break

Quality of Life

Carers have more opportunity to enjoy life outside their caring role when taking a little time for themselves.

Support Network

Carers feel better supported knowing a network exists to help care for them and their needs.

Caring with Confidence

Carers morale and self-esteem improves and they are able to cope better in their caring role.

Closer Relationships

Carers who go on short breaks report feeling less isolated when they get back.
Find out more

What we also offer

Meeting Rooms for Hire

C Gate in Dundee City Centre provides affordable meeting rooms for hire which are ideal for team and client meetings, interviews, training courses and small conferences.
Visit C Gate website

Services

Company

Our Networks

Newsletter

Subscribe to our seasonal newsletter to receive news and information straight to your inbox.

Sign up

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Dundee Carers Centre aim to improve the lives of unpaid carers and disabled people by offering support, advice, and access to learning opportunities.

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Having a caring role can lead to varying levels of stress and worry.

It can be stressful to look after someone else as well as yourself, and be difficult to switch off from worrying about them and the future.

The Carers Trust have put together this tool kit which works through worry, anxiety and guilt some of the common feelings that carers experience.

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If your on Face Book Keep up to date with activities and groups to get involved in

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Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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All the information you need to know about carers support payment and what you are entitled to in Scotland

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Carer Support Payment is money to help you if you're a carer. You can get paid £81.90 a week if you're eligible.

Read more about who can apply for Carer Support Payment.

Where you live

You can apply for Carer Support Payment now if you live in:

Dundee City

Perth and Kinross

the Western Isles

To find out if applications are open in your area, go to the Carer Support Payment postcode checker.

If you live anywhere else, you can apply for Carer Support Payment when applications open in your area. Or you can apply now for Carer's Allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Find out more about Carer's Allowance at GOV.UK.

You cannot get Carer Support Payment and Carer's Allowance at the same time.

Carer Support Payment will be available in more areas from spring 2024 and across Scotland by autumn 2024.

If you get Carer's Allowance and live in Scotland, you do not need to apply for Carer Support Payment. Your benefit will move to Carer Support Payment. This is planned to happen between February 2024 and spring 2025.

How you're paid

Carer Support Payment is normally paid every 4 weeks, at the end of the 4 weeks.

If you move from Carer's Allowance to Carer Support Payment, you can get paid weekly.

It can be paid into a UK bank account. This can be your own account or someone else's. If you do not have a UK bank account, Social Security Scotland will contact you about payment options after you apply.

If you or the person you care for have a terminal illness

A terminal illness is an illness or condition which cannot be cured and is likely to lead to someone's death. It's sometimes called a life-limiting illness.

You can get paid Carer Support Payment weekly if you or the person you care for:

have a terminal illness, and

already get another benefit through the special rules for people who have a terminal illness

Special rules for benefits if someone has a terminal illness

There are Special Rules for Terminal Illness for:

Adult Disability Payment

Child Disability Payment

Find out more about Special Rules for Terminal Illness.

Find more support for carers.

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Carer Support Payment is money to help you if you're a carer. You can get paid £81.90 a week if you're eligible.

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Short video talking about coping as a carer

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Coping as a carer | Talking about mental health - Episode 12

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Chloe, Ally and Kate talk about what it’s like to care for someone with a mental health problem and how they look after themselves.More info on coping as a c…

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You are not alone!!!   Read some stories from other young carers

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You are not alone!!!   Read some stories from other young carers

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Young carer stories are helping raise young carer awareness, help identify young carers. Here they share their feelings and experiences.  By reading their stories you will be able to get an insight into what their role is like. Also, highlighting how different it is for each person.

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Carers hub

This section gives advice and information about rights for loved ones and carers and other advice, and how you can get help for someone in crisis.

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Advice & Information Service

Our advice and information service offers practical help on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, community care, welfare benefits, and carers rights.

Find out more Advice & Information Service

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Advice for carers: your rights, confidentiality and sources of support.

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Our advice and information service offers practical help on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, community care, welfare benefits, and carers rights. Find out more Advice & Information Service

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Short video clip to explain why looking after you is so important

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A diary of events for carers from cinema, drops and cafes throughout Dundee.

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A diary of events for carers from cinema, drops and cafes throughout Dundee.

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Up to date events and weekly cafes to meet and talk to other carers

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Being heard advocacy guide Carers Scotland

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Being heard advocacy guide Carers Scotland

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Carers Scotland is part of Carers UK, the national membership charity for unpaid carers. We are here to listen and to give carers expert information and tailored advice. We champion the rights of carers and support them in finding new ways to manage at home, at work, or in their community. We’re here to make life better for carers

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Here's some ideas from MIND  to distract your self when things are getting on top of you

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Here's some ideas from MIND  to distract your self when things are getting on top of you

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If you are finding it difficult to process what you're going through, you might prefer to shift your attention onto something else for a while.

This is where you can take a break and immerse yourself in a soothing or relaxing activity that you enjoy.

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With You  local Drug and alcohol service with support for carers

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With You  local Drug and alcohol service with support for carers

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Tips for anyone who is worried about someone else's drinking, drug use or mental health.

With You works both with service users and carers

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Help and support for anyone who’s concerned about someone else’s drinking or drug use, including online advice, webchat and local support groups for friends and family.

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Caring for someone can be rewarding but it can also be very tiring, putting a lot of demands on your physical and emotional energy. When you are simply coping day to day and responding to the needs of others, it's easy to forget your own health needs.  Here are some key topics to help you.

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Caring for someone can be rewarding but it can also be very tiring, putting a lot of demands on your physical and emotional energy. When you are simply coping day to day and responding to the needs of others, it's easy to forget your own health needs.  Here are some key topics to help you.

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Caring for someone can be rewarding but it can also be very tiring, putting a lot of demands on your physical and emotional energy. When you are simply coping day to day and responding to the needs of others, it's easy to forget your own health needs.  Here are some key topics to help you.

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Carers trust Scotland Jargon Buster for young carers

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Carers trust Scotland Jargon Buster for young carers

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Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 –

Jargon Buster for Young Carers

Words and phrases in or associated with the

Act which need to be explained a bit more...

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Independent Advocacy is a free service which helps people have their voices heard, their rights upheld, and their views taken into account when important issues are happening in their lives.

We all advocate for ourselves and others at some point in our lives. If you are a parent or carer, you will have no doubt spoken to service providers and professionals on behalf of the person you care for about various issues that may have arisen. Sometimes though it can help to have an independent person to support them to make their voice stronger and to make sure that their rights are protected.

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Independent Advocacy – Partners In Advocacy

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When you care for someone, it’s really important to look after your own wellbeing too. That’s why our team are here to offer mental health and wellbeing support for people aged 16 and over living in Dundee. If you care for someone aged 16 and over who is living with mental health challenges and you’re looking for ways to look after your own wellbeing, we can offer you support. Just contact the team.

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