Organisations who may Carers Direct – call free 0808 820 02 02 help carers and young carers Grampian Police – 0845 600 5700 Young Carers City and Shire (North/South) Web support 01224 212021 www.nhsinform.co.uk [email protected] www.carersscotland.org Gordon Rural Actions – Young Carers www.carers.org 01466 793676 [email protected] www.nhsgrampian.org VSA Carers Centre Aberdeen www.sharedcarescotland.com 01224 646677 www.grampiancaredata.gov.uk [email protected] www.careinfoscotland.co.uk Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Turriff (North Aberdeenshire) 01779 490894 [email protected] Inverurie, Huntly and Ellon (Central Aberdeenshire) This publication is also available in 01651 873953 large print and on computer disk. [email protected] Other formats and languages can Stonehaven and Aboyne be supplied on request. Please call (South Aberdeenshire) Equality and Diversity on 01224 551116 01569766714 or 552245 or email [email protected] [email protected] Ask for publication CGD 100229 ThisQuarriers publication Carers is also Support available (Moray) in large01343 print 556031 and on computer disk. Other [email protected] and languages can be supplied Do you look on request. Please call Resources on Orkney Carer Support 01224 558638 or email grampian. 01856 870500 after someone? [email protected] [email protected] If you do, then you are a Ask for publication CGD 100229 Shetland Carer Support carer and this leaflet may 01595 743923 be helpful to you [email protected] 2010 Do you look after someone? Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Your local council speak for yourself then you may find an If you provide unpaid help and support to – Carers Information Point They may provide services to help the ‘Advocate’ who can help you. a relative, partner, friend or neighbour who 01224 551578 person you look after such as personal care Advocacy Service Aberdeen is in need of help because they are ill, frail, [email protected] and specialist equipment. 01224 332314 have a disability, mental illness or have a Royal Cornhill Hospital They can also help you to get a break from [email protected] substance misuse then you are a carer and – VSA Carers Support your caring tasks such as short breaks and Advocacy Service North East this leaflet may be of help to you. 01224 557868 respite. 01467 651604 Carers can be of any age, gender or ethnic [email protected] [email protected] background. You may be entitled to a Carers Assessment Getting the right information and support healthpoint/healthline that looks at what your needs are as a Advocacy Service North East (Moray) carer. Your local council’s social work could help you in your care giving role. NHS Grampian healthpoints and healthline 01343 559649 department can give you more information. offer free and confidential health advice [email protected] NHS Grampian will support you in on practical ways to improve your health, Aberdeen City Council your caring role by: access to support groups and organisations, 01224 765220 • Recognising and listening to you as a how to access NHS information and www.aberdeencity.gov.uk person providing care. information about health conditions. Aberdeenshire Council • Providing the opportunity to discuss healthpoints can be found at: 0845 840 0070 www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk your concerns about the person’s illness • Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Concourse. and how it is affecting you. Moray Council • Aberdeen Indoor Market (In Shops). • Informing you of services and support 01343 543451 available in your area. • Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin. www.moray.gov.uk • The Hotspot, 1-3 Kirk Street, Peterhead. Orkney Council Carers information points For your nearest healthpoint please call the 01856 873535 Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Royal free healthline on 0500 20 20 30 www.orkney.gov.uk Cornhill Hospital have an information point (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm). where carers of any age can go for free Shetland Council confidential support. Information can also 01595 693535 be provided about: www.shetland.gov.uk • Welfare and benefit entitlements. Advocacy • Sourcing breaks and respite care. Advocacy is about helping you to • Access to support groups. speak up for yourself, to make sure that your views and opinions are • Access to training opportunities. heard and understood. If you find • Advice on local support for carers. it hard, or you are unable to .