Caring for carers

A carer is a person who provides a substantial amount of unpaid care on a regular basis for another individual or a person who provides more occasional support to cope with changes in circumstances or health of another individual.   The University of Edinburgh recognises that a carer can be a spouse, parent, sibling, child or other dependent and could be living in the same home as the person being cared for or further away.   The University appreciates that caring places demands on employees and at times it may be difficult for them to combine work and caring responsibilities. 

Policies to support carers

There is a grant available to allow carers to attend conferences or training days. These funds can be used flexibly, such as to pay for additional care in the carer's absence, or for another carer to travel with the applicant.