Are you a carer?

Caring for someone can be rewarding, but it can also be demanding. We want carers in South Lanarkshire to have clear, easy‑to‑find support, so you can continue caring if you choose to while also looking after your own health and wellbeing.

This page explains the support available to carers, what it can help with, and how you can get advice or take the next step.

Information and advice

You can get free information and advice to help you understand your rights as a carer, find local support and make informed choices. This includes help with:

• Adult Carer Support Plans
• breaks from caring
• practical support and next steps

Information and advice is available to all carers, whatever your situation. If you are an adult carer, you can contact Lanarkshire Carers to find out more, or if you are a young carer, you can contact Action For Children.

There are many other useful contacts and resources that can offer guidance and information. Some provide direct support, while others help you find services that fit your needs.

Education and training for carers

Training can help you feel more confident in your caring role. Lanarkshire Carers offers training shaped by carers’ experiences. Sessions cover common challenges, specific health conditions and practical ways to manage caring at different stages.

Money, benefits and financial support

Caring can affect your finances. You can get free, confidential support to:

• check benefits or grants you may be entitled to
• understand how caring affects your income or pension
• get help with money worries

Support is available from Money Matters Advice Service, Lanarkshire Carers and your local Citizens Advice Bureau.

Breaks from caring

Taking a break from caring is important for your wellbeing. Breaks should be flexible and reflect what matters to you. This could be time at home, time locally or some time away from home. You can read more in our Short Breaks Services Statement.

Bereavement support

If you are coping with grief, support is available. The Haven provides emotional and practical bereavement support for carers in South Lanarkshire.

Equality, diversity and accessibility

We aim to make our information accessible to everyone. You can use Recite Me to read text aloud, change colours or translate content. Lanarkshire Carers also offers support for carers who may face additional barriers.

Get support

If you would like support or want to find out more, you can complete our online enquiry form and we will get in touch.