Carers Of West Dunbartonshire
We aim to make a positive difference to the lives of Carers. We do this in partnership with the local statutory agencies and other voluntary organisations. The key to our work is to provide a range of flexible services which will support carers with their caring role in the most positive, healthy and knowledgeable manner.
Last reviewed:
22/02/2023
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Services
Advocacy means speaking up for or representing another person. Some people aren’t always clear about their rights as carers or may have difficulty in fully understanding these rights.
We will help yo...
The SEARCH Project provides support to carers that are affected by alcohol-related issues, either because they are caring for someone who has an alcohol problem or because they are dealing with their own a...
Carers have a legal right to an assessment of their needs! It is an opportunity to discuss what help you may need to cope with a caring role.
The purpose of the assessment is to allow you the opport...
Carers meet regularly to choose a book to read at home and then meet to discuss their views on the book. The group aims to expand the carer’s choice of reading, enter into stimulating discussions and have...
The group brings together carers who wish to share their skills and creativity. It provides an opportunity for carers to further develop their skills, socialise with other carers as well as accessing supp...
This Support Group provides carers of people with dementia an opportunity to meet others, talk about caring and learn from each other.
This service is for anyone caring for someone with a Long Term Condition, or for carers who are themselves managing a Long Term Condition. The aim is to support carer’s to better manage the condition by i...
The group is a way for carers to look after their own health by joining other carers in a healthy walk. The walks usually last 2 – 3 hours and are suitable for all fitness levels. Transport to further af...
No matter how much you love them, caring for someone can be very demanding and emotionally draining. It is important that you get a chance to share your feelings with someone outside of the family circle. ...
We understand that it can be difficult as a carer to leave the person that they are caring for, or for other reasons it may be difficult for you to get out e.g. because of your own health problems. As part...
The benefits system can be complicated and like many people, carers often lose out on the benefits to which they are entitled to.
Our carer support team can advise you on the main benefits which ar...
Discharge from the hospital is a process that carers should be involved in from the earliest point. It is important that all parts of the patient’s support system (the carer, the hospital, primary and comm...
The Older Persons Companion Group provides an opportunity for carers over 65 years to meet with other carers, form friendships and take part in activities and social events.
This type of peer support...
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