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Advocacy: Ensuring Your Voice is Heard and Respected

Many carers find it is very tough to have their voices heard, and often report feeling like they are ‘banging their head off a brick wall’.

The Borders Carers Centre can advocate on your behalf or accompany you to meetings to ensure that you have your say and that you are listened to. The meetings must be in relation to your caring role and may be with health, the hospital, social work etc.

For specific advice relating to NHS, get in touch with Citizens Advice and ask about The Patient Advice and Support Service.

Your Advocate: Empowering Support, Respectful Guidance

An Advocate will

  • Listen to YOU
  • Be on YOUR side
  • Work with you at YOUR pace
  • Treat you with RESPECT

An Advocate will never

  • Tell you what to do
  • Judge You
  • Make Decisions for you
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Other Support and Services

Carers Support Plan

Our Carers Support Plan offers tailored guidance, resources, and practical support to help you balance your wellbeing with your caring responsibilities.

Counselling

At The Borders Carers Centre, our free counselling service offers you a judgment-free space to talk openly, find support, and focus on your well-being.

Hospital Support

Our Hospital Support service is designed to provide comprehensive assistance to both carers and their loved ones during hospital admissions and the transition back home or to another care setting.

Emergency Card

Get peace of mind with our Carers Emergency Card. It ensures care for your loved ones if you face an unexpected emergency.

Grants and Funding

If you, or the person you care for, need financial assistance, for example: equipment or essential items there are many grants, funds, and charities that may be able to help.

The Borders Carers Centre are happy to apply for and submit applications for relevant grants on your behalf.

Carers Support Groups

There are a number of support groups for carers available across the Borders. We organise lunches and trips, and great friendships often evolve.

Training and Workshops

The Borders Carers Centre offer free training and workshops  to Carers and also to Professionals. Keep up to date with our up-coming training and workshops.

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