A Bafta-winning director has created a short film to shine a light on the hardships faced by Dundee’s army of carers.
It has been released by Dundee Carers Centre and features a cast of Dundonians young and old who turn to the centre for support.
Christmas can be a challenging time for carers of all ages, who sacrifice their time all year round to care for others.
The additional stresses of the festive period can make it even more difficult for those who care, unpaid, for a friend or family member due to illness, disability, mental health problems or addiction.
Many are adult, but others are children who put their lives on hold, sacrificing friendship, schooling and free time to dedicate themselves to parents and siblings.
Their struggles and stories are reflected in “Gravity”, which has been written, directed and edited by Iain Henderson, who was awarded the Young Bafta Winner Scotland 2015 title.
The Centre’s Stacey Clark said: “We are extremely excited to be releasing this short film.
“It gives insight into the life of an unpaid carer and highlights that there is help out there that people can access to try and make their caring role a little easier.
“Having to care for a friend or family member is difficult enough without the other stressed of the festive season and it’s easy to see how this time of year can become all too much.
“Iain has beautifully captured the need for carers to have support and be able to take a break and the film is a touching tribute to the dedication of all unpaid carers who help look after a loved one.”
Dundee Carers Centre was established in 1989 and has grown into a key provider of support services to carers and disabled people within the Dundee area.