Scottish Borders Carers Scotland Roadshow 2026

Free drop in roadshow for unpaid carers with targeted informative talks and stalls, refreshments provided.

Carers Scotland is hosting a Roadshow in Galashiels, on Thursday the 12th of November 2026 from 10:30am-2:30pm.

This is a drop in event, so please come at a time that suits.

We’ll be joined by a range of organisations and services who will be available throughout the day to offer practical information, advice and support. These include:

Borders Carers Centre

Borders Community Action

CAB Central Borders

Borders Care Voice

Social Security Scotland

Meeting of minds

Health in Mind

Skills Development Scotland

Live Borders

Borders Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre (Kelso)

Royal Voluntary Service Borders

Abilia

We will also be holding the following information sessions:

11:00am- 11:30am: Social Security Scotland
Hear about the financial support available to unpaid carers in Scotland.

12:00pm-12:45pm: Carers Scotland – Carers Rights & Entitlements
Find out about Adult Carer Support Plans, hospital discharge, planning ahead, workplace rights, financial support and more

Whether you’re looking for practical advice, wellbeing inspiration, or simply a chance to connect with others who understand your experiences, we hope you’ll find the event a valuable experience.

We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by emailing: info@carerscotland.org

The Carers Scotland Team