Carers of all Ages
Are You A Carer?
If you offer emotional and practical support to someone who might struggle without your assistance, you’re considered a carer, no matter your age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion.
The person you care for could be a family member, friend, or neighbour. Your care might involve offering physical or emotional support, or handling their finances. You might not even realise that you’re a carer.
Many people choose to become carers willingly, while others may feel they have no other option. Caring for someone can be tough, isolating, and stressful, and some carers may worry about money or their own health.
Carers Gateway offers impartial, confidential assistance to help carers.
We take pride in providing a platform for carers to connect in both formal and informal settings. These gatherings allow carers to share information, experiences, and offer mutual support.
What Does Carers Gateway Do?
Carers Gateway provides:
- Advice on Carers rights
- Contact with other Carers
- Support and a sympathetic ear
- Advocacy representing Carers
- Literature
- Training opportunities
- Relaxation in the form of alternative therapies
- Outreach
- Support groups
- Young Carer Support
- Counselling
Need a Break?
If you’re a carer, you might need to take a break sometimes.
A break from your caring role offers a range of benefits, such as allowing you to unwind and relax, taking time for yourself to do something you enjoy, and improve your own health and well-being.
Here at Carers Gateway Inverclyde, we provide a range of opportunities to take a break and are here to support you no matter what your break looks like.