Carers

Help for carers

Where can I get help with money worries?

For a lot of people, money is tight just now. With the prices of even the most basic essentials going up, it may be becoming increasingly difficult to make your…

Mental Wellbeing

Sleep Difficulties

Click here for Tips for Better Sleep Most of us have had nights when we can’t get a good night’s sleep. When you’re worried or stressed you might struggle to get…

Unpaid carers

Getting a short break

Shared Care Scotland collects information on the places carers can access funding to have a short break Please have a look at their website to find what support is available in your area. 

Mental Wellbeing

Drinking too much alcohol?

There are a lot of possible reasons for why you might find yourself drinking more than you should. For example, you might be under pressure at work, experiencing stress at…

Some things to lift your spirits 

We’ve made a little collection of things to lift your spirits… Scottish Ballet and NHS Scotland have created a programme of 10-minute movement exercises especially for you:  Scottish Ballet - Health at Hand: Movement and Breath…

Supporting Staff Wellbeing

Developing self-compassion

Working in health and social care means that we are often caring for others, sometimes to the detriment of ourselves.  To care well for others, however, we also need to…

Unpaid carers

Am I considered an unpaid carer?

An unpaid carer is anyone who looks after a friend, family member, or neighbour due to either old age, physical or mental illness, disability, or an addiction. You do not…

Physical Wellbeing

Changes in Appetite 

Stress can impact many different systems in our body and can throw us off our normal eating routines. Sometimes it’s difficult to tell if you’re being affected by stress or…

Mental Wellbeing

Worsening of mental health conditions 

If you struggled with mental health issues before the pandemic, you might find that some of those difficulties are worse right now. You may have found yourself working under considerably…