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The Borders Carers Centre, Brewerybrig, Low Buckholmside, Galashiels TD1 1RT    01896 752431
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Do I care..?

A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability,  mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.

The Borders Carers Centre are responsible for the Carers Support Plan which will help you put together a plan centred around your needs, and give you access to appropriate information, advice and support. Our services are FREE and independent.  We support all carers over the age of 18 years.  
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Our Mission Statement :The Borders Carers Centre are the independent expert charity supporting adult carers in the Scottish Borders.  Via the Adult Carers Support Plan,  carers are recognised, enabled and sustained in their caring role, as well as supported to have a life outside caring.
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Services

The Borders Carers Centre develops services in response to identified local needs. These include:

  • Support Plan
  • Support Groups
  • Access to funding
  • Young Adult Carers
  • Hospital Discharge/Liaison
  • Emergency Card
  • Training and workshops
  • Respite/Time Out
  • Advocacy
  • Information Pack
  • Professionals Training
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Carers Support Plan

Both the Carers Act 1999 and the Health and Community Care (Scotland) Act 2002, entitle carers  to an assessment (now referred to as the Carers Support Plan) in their own right.  This means that carers can ask for their own needs to be assessed in relation to the person they care for.  Even if the person they care for does not receive or want support.

Contact us to arrange a support plan.

​Download our information pack here.
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Carers Act

The Carers Act, became law in April 2016 and it extends and enhances the rights of carers.  It aims to ensure better and more consistent support for carers so that they can continue to care, if they so wish, in better health and to have a life alongside caring.

Find out more about your rights here
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"If you were to care for someone else the way you care for yourself, would you be guilty of neglect..?"​
There is no doubt that without the right support caring can all too easily damage your health.  It is not an easy balance to find, but remember – the better you look after your physical and emotional wellbeing, the better you will be able to cope with the demands of caring.

​You can download our helpful Information Book and Help Guides from here.

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​Scottish Charity No. SC028087
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Brewerybrig
Low Buckholmside
Galashiels
TD1  1RT

 01896 752431    


The Borders Carers Centre is funded by NHS Borders and Scottish Borders Council
The Borders Carers Centre, Brewerybrig, Low Buckholmside, Galashiels TD1 1RT    01896 752431
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