Do you help to look after someone?
Are you a Young Carer?
Know someone we can help?
Every day across Highland, unpaid Carers quietly change lives often without recognition, often without support. As the Highland Carer Centre, we understand the challenges, the sacrifices, and the strength it takes to care for someone you love.
We walk alongside Carers, learning from their experiences, listening to their stories, and making sure their voices are heard. We believe no Carer should ever feel invisible or alone. That’s why we are here: to offer guidance, understanding, and the practical help you need, when you need it most.
From Caithness and Sutherland in the north to Lochaber in the south, our team is here for you. Whether you’re seeking advice, looking for support, or simply need someone to listen, we’re just a phone call away.
Call our Carer Support Line on 01463 723560. You don’t have to do this alone.
Support us in creating a better life for Carers
EXPERIENCES
Impactful Stories
Meet Jill – Supporting Carers Through Counselling
When Jill joined Connecting Carers as a volunteer counsellor almost two years ago, she brought with her not only professional training, but also personal experience of caring and navigating the mental health system. Her counselling journey began when a close...
How the Time2Be Grant Helped Young Carer Molly Shine
When Molly received funding from the Time 2 Be Fund, it was used to pay for a term at her local Musical Theatre group. What began as a short-term opportunity soon became something much bigger. Molly loved it so much that she has continued attending ever...
Finding a Moment to Breathe – Cali Curandera’s Story
For Cali Curandera, caring for her daughter meant travelling from her home in Warwick to Highland, supporting her through diagnosis, surgery, and the long recovery that followed. A former journalist turned therapist, she had already spent years helping others through...
Really big changes
Recently we have had to respond to change in a big way. From giving birth in lockdown, having to shield, no contact with humans for weeks other than online, and helping my ASD son cope through the dramatic changes. We have adapted by bringing in other activities that...
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