A Carer is someone who looks after another person without being paid. This might be a partner, child, family member, or friend who could not manage day to day without help.

The person being cared for might have:

• an illness
• poor mental health
• an addiction
• frailties due to old age
• a disability, or
• a combination of all of these.

Carers can live with the person they support, or they may live somewhere else. Many people do not even realise they are carers. Carers can be any age, from any background, gender, race or faith.

Caring is very important, but it can also be very hard. Many carers feel tired, stressed or lonely. Caring can affect your own mental health and wellbeing.

GAMH north-east Carers service is here to give support and advice for Carers to help make day-to-day life a bit easier.

How to access support and advice for Carers from GAMH

GAMH wants to help carers become more confident in their caring role and look after their own wellbeing. We know that caring for someone can feel overwhelming, so we offer practical support and advice.

We provide:

• Emotional support for carers: A safe space where you can talk freely without judgement. We listen, reassure, and help you feel understood.
• Practical advice for carers: GAMH offers advice about money, budgeting, and other services that can help you and the person you care for.
• Links to support: GAMH works with the Glasgow City Carers Partnership to connect carers to the right services.
• Activities and breaks for carers: We help carers take time out with short breaks, meals out and free activities.
• Training for carers: GAMH runs courses and training to help carers care for their own mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Peer support: Opportunities to meet other carers with similar caring roles.
• Planning for the future: Our skilled workers can support Carers to plan and prepare for the future.

How to access support and advice for Carers from GAMH

You can get support from GAMH if you are:

• An unpaid Carer living in north-east Glasgow, or
• Caring for someone who lives in north-east Glasgow.

To self-refer, you can complete an online referral form or by phoning us directly on 0141 404 3769.

If you know a carer who might benefit from support, you can complete a referral form on their behalf, with their consent.

Alongside our Carer support and advice, we provide free online resources to help you. All of the resources are free to download and use.

• Glasgow City Carers Partnership: local information and services for carers in Glasgow.
• Tips for speaking to your GP about mental health: videos and guides in British Sign Language, Punjabi, Polish, Urdu, French, Kiswahili, Arabic, and Tamil.