Useful Links and Resources for Carers
NHS Grampian Go Health Services - Counselling and Wellbeing Hub
NHS Grampian Go Health Services confidential counselling and wellbeing hub is here to provide support for staff facing difficulties in their personal or professional lives.
Counselling and Wellbeing Hub Leaflet
Scotlands Service Directory
Details of Health and Wellbeing services in Scotland, including GP practices, dental sevices & support groups:
https://www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory
Back Care for Carers
NHS Grampian leaflet with information on back care and top tips to make any moving and handing easier:
Do you look after someone?
NHS Grampian Z card that offers carers advice on how to get local support (Please note: the healthpoint phone number has been changed to 08085 202030):
Quarriers
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge inequality of opportunity and choice to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
In the North East of Scotland, Quarriers delivers care and support through a range of locally-based services in Aberdeenshire and Moray, as well as working across the wider Highland, Grampian, Tayside and Fife areas supporting individuals with epilepsy and their families
https://www.quarriers.org.uk/how-we-help/north-east-services/
Carers UK
Carers Scotland gives expert advice information and support:
www.carersuk.org/scotland
Looking after someone - information and support for carers
Shared Care Scotland
Shared Care Scotland aim to improve the quality and provision of short breaks in Scotland:
www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk
Coping with being a Parent or Carer
Being a parent is the best job in the world, but it can also be one of the most stressful. There will be days when it all feels a little too much. It's ok to feel this way and there is lots of information to help you manage the challenges ahead.
https://www.myhealthyworkplace.net/article-node/view?id=729
My Power of Attorney
My Power of Attorney aims to raise awareness and promote understanding of the benefits of Power of Attorney (PoA) arrangements:
www.mypowerofattorney.org.uk
The Energy Shop - Vulnerable Energy Customers
Services for elderly, disabled, chronically sick and special needs customers
https://www.theenergyshop.com/guides/energy-for-vulnerable-customers
NHS Inform- Support for Unpaid Carers
https://www.nhsinform.scot/caring
(Please note that intranet links can only be accessed on NHS Grampian computers, if you need further information please speak to your manager)