Carers Services
We believe that by offering a wide range of support and assistance to unpaid carers we can help you to sustain your caring role, as well as support you to maintain your own health and wellbeing.
If someone relies on you, you can rely on us
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Benefit to carer |
To help you make decisions and identify your support needs. More information here. |
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An understanding, sympathetic, confidential and totally independent 'ear' who is here just for you, giving you choice, collaboration and control in your caring role. The Borders Carers Centre also have access to a counsellor for carers. Speak to us for more information. |
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To give you peace of mind. More information here. |
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Intense support when your cared-for or you are in hospital. More information here. |
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Give yourself time and space to learn with others. More information here. |
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Speak in confidence with other people in your situation. Make friends, share experiences and benefit from peer support. More information here. |
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We want to give you as many opportunities to be involved as possible. Your voice, views and opinions are key to our service development and to ensure that you are represented at both local and national level. There are a number of ways for you to be involved, including becoming a member of the Parent Carer Working Group, Scottish Borders Advisory Board, the Carers Centre Board, Support Groups and also by signing up to the e-bulletin and taking part in surveys. |
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Young Adult Carers (18 - 25) support |
Help young adult carers to focus on the caring role, but also other big issues in their lives, such as employment, education, housing and isolation. More information here. |
Specific advice and support aimed at parent carers of children with additional needs. More information here. |
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To help you have your 'voice heard'. More information here. |
You can read our Carers Service Evaluation (2017/18) report here
If you are waiting for a service from health or social work, such as home adaptations or occupational therapy, we recommend you visit a local Community Hub to have a chat about your needs directly with the people you need to speak with. See all the dates, times and locations here.
Days Out"We've had some fantastic trips out with the Carers Centre. The pantomime, shopping in Edinburgh, a guided tour of Abbotsford House and a lovely day at Gunsgreen House.
I always go back home feeling refreshed" Pete, carer |
Time Out"I really value the chance to take a break from caring once in a while and get together with people who really do understand... None of us need to make any excuses. We just 'get' each other. It's lovely." Jean, carer
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