Are you a carer?

Get support that works for you as a carer

If you are a carer aged 18 or over, you have the right to an Adult Carer Support Plan. This plan helps you talk about your caring role, how it affects your life, and what support could help you now or in the future.

An Adult Carer Support Plan starts with a one‑to‑one conversation with someone who listens to what matters to you. Together, you look at support that fits your situation, so you can continue caring if you choose to while also looking after your own wellbeing.

You can talk in person, by phone, or share information in writing if that feels easier.

What an Adult Carer Support Plan is

An Adult Carer Support Plan is about you, not the person you care for. It can help you:

• talk about how caring affects your health and wellbeing, relationships, living environment, finances, life balance, and future planning
• identify support that could make caring easier
• agree what you would like to change or improve
• plan ahead if your situation changes

In some cases, your plan may also help you access self‑directed support, which gives you choice over how support is arranged.

Who will help with your plan

Who supports you depends on your needs:

• if your needs are low to moderate, a Carer Support Worker from Lanarkshire Carers may help you.
• if your needs are more complex, we may take the lead.

We work closely with Lanarkshire Carers to make sure you are guided to the right support at the right time.

What happens next

We write down what you agree to in your plan and give you a copy. Your plan can include support you arrange yourself, help from Lanarkshire Carers, community support, or support from us. You can review and update your plan if things change.

When caring is urgent

If you care for someone with a terminal illness, you should be offered an Adult Carer Support Plan as quickly as possible, with support focused on your immediate needs.

Get started

You can ask for an Adult Carer Support Plan at any time by contacting us or Lanarkshire Carers.