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Carer centres

Carer centres

Carer centres offer practical support, advice and information for carers. You can access carer centres in your local area either by phone, drop-in or outreach surgeries.

Help available at a carer centre

What can the carer centre do for you? Video transcript (PDF)

Carer centres can provide you with:

  • information and advice on things like benefitsrespite and support servicesadvocacysupport under the Carers Actaids and adaptions
  • emotional support – you can talk with trained staff, volunteers and other carers who understand your situation
  • community consultation by giving carers a unified voice to have an impact on local, regional and national decision-making
  • time out from caring, breaks, relaxation therapies, and the opportunity to enjoy your own social life

Your local carer centre may also provide training on subjects like:

  • finding your way around the care system
  • protecting yourself from harm, stress or depression
  • finding time and space for yourself
  • dealing with challenging behaviour
  • continence care
  • planning for the future
  • financial planning

Find a carer centre

You do not need to be referred to a carer centre. You can call or drop to the centre during opening hours.

 If you need help to contact your local carer centre, you can ask your:

  • GP
  • district nurse
  • health visitor
  • social worker

Where to find carer centres in Scotland

Aberdeen City:

Aberdeenshire:

Angus

Argyll and Bute:

Borders:

Clackmannanshire:

Dumfries and Galloway:

Dundee:

East Ayrshire:

East Dunbartonshire:

East Lothian:

East Renfrewshire:

Edinburgh:

Falkirk:

Fife:

Glasgow:

Highland:

Inverclyde:

Midlothian:

Moray:

North Ayrshire:

North Lanarkshire:

Orkney:

Perth and Kinross:

Renfrewshire: 

Shetland:

South Ayrshire:

South Lanarkshire:

Stirling:

West Dunbartonshire:

West Lothian:

Western Isles:

The information was last updated on: 31st January 2024

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