Care Information Scotland

CONTACT DETAILS

0800 011 3200
careinformationscotland@nhs24.scot.nhs.uk
LOCALITY

information DESCRIPTION

Care Information Scotland is a confidential helpline service providing information about care services for older people.

Care Information Scotland is a national helpline and website service providing information about care and support services for older people in Scotland. Trained advisers are available to take your call and answer your questions. The service provides information on areas such as: care at home (services to assist you while living at home), supported housing (accommodation designed to support independent living care homes), short breaks or full-time residential or nursing care support for carers, sources of training, support and information for unpaid carers' support organisations and national and local voluntary organisations that can offer information and assistance.

Trained advisors based in Clydebank and Aberdeen staff our helpline and our database is updated regularly. Where necessary, you will be signposted to organisations and agencies best-suited to your particular needs.

The service is funded by the Scottish Government and is operationally managed by NHS 24.

ORGANISATION ACTIVITIES

Advice/Information Carers Community Development Health Help Lines Older People Social Care

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