Veterans Carer Support
Working with carers in Angus of veterans to deliver early intervention and prevention
support that breaks down barriers and reduces isolation
Veterans Carer Support delivers one-to-one support and peer support groups for unpaid carers who look after wounded, injured or sick serving personnel and veterans. The service is person-centre and non-clinical, delivered to people within the Angus area.
Aiming to break down barriers and meet the needs of carers and the veterans they support, Veterans Carer Support acts as an advocate for individual carers – encouraging them to advocate for themselves while emphasising the importance of self-care.
Veterans Carer Support helps people aged 18 and over, including all former and retired members of the UK armed forces who are carers for this group.
Many carers often struggle with isolation, depression and anxiety, with veterans likely to experience these conditions along with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The service will help to develop skills, confidence and coping strategies, together with an understanding of their loved one’s mental illness.
After receiving initial one-to-one support, people evolve to peer support where they can meet others who relate to their situation and understand the demanding of having caring responsibilities.
Peer support groups are co-designed by people using the service, revolving around the carer’s emotional and practical challenges. These groups will encourage participants to build relationships with their community while recognising other support that can help them locally and nationally.
We are delighted to have this service funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund.
“Supporting people who care for veterans is an acknowledgement of the contribution of veterans and their carers to the greater community. As a charity, we recognise this and seek to provide carers with tailored support to reduce life’s stressors and make their lives more rewarding.”
Ian
Veterans Carer Support Worker, Angus
Change Mental Health
referral
If you are a professional looking to refer an individual into Veterans Carer Support, please download the form above, fill it in and submit it to tayside@changemh.org. A member of our team will be back in touch within two working days.
The below form is for individuals looking to refer themselves into the service.
contact
Need other support?
Our National Advice and Support Service can help you and people you care for with mental health concerns and money worries.
We can link and signpost you to relevant local and national support, including our own Change Mental Health services, as well supporting with debt, grants and benefits.
The service is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm (closed for lunch between 12.30pm to 1.30pm). Contact 0808 8010 515, email advice@changemh.org or fill in the form on the service webpage.
For full details about the service, visit the National Advice and Support Service webpage.
