The Borders Carers Centre (SCIO)
The Borders Carers Centre provides FREE independent help & support to unpaid family carers (aged 18+) of people with all types of illness and disability throughout the Scottish Borders. We are responsible for carrying out The Carers Support Plan.
Claim status:
Claimed
Last reviewed:
21/04/2023
Services
The Carers Act became law in 2016 and was implemented in April 2018. It is important that all professionals understand their duties and responsibilities under the Act. The Borders Carers Centre offers r...
Why do carers need support?
Carers often suffer ill-health due to their caring role. To care safely and maintain their own physical and mental health and well-being, carers need information, support, re...
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 accompa...
The Borders Carers Centre provides FREE independent help & support to unpaid family carers (aged 18+) of people with all types of illness and disability throughout the Scottish Borders. We are responsibl...
Caring can be rewarding, but it can also make you feel isolated and alone - like you are the only one.... Support Groups are a great way to meet with other people in similar situations, share your stories,...
A Carers Support Plan is a chance for you to chat with a Carers Liaison Worker about your own personal circumstances in relation to the caring role, and how you feel about it. It will help you make decisi...
In recognition of the fact that younger adult carers find it difficult to get the kind of help and support they need, The Borders Carers Centre offer a bespoke, dedicated service to help young adults to fo...
Carers have a LEGAL RIGHT to their OWN support plan (even if the person they care for does not want help themselves). The Borders Carers Centre will carry out this support plan. You do not have to be refe...
When a loved one is admitted to the hospital, it can be a daunting time.
Our Hospital Liaison Worker, who works in partnership with Borders General Hospital and Community Hospitals, is there to en...
Carers First is open to any existing unpaid carers who are interested in supporting, representing and voicing the needs and rights of unpaid carers in the area. The group is responsible for monitoring the ...
When a loved one is admitted to hospital, it can be a daunting time.
Our Hospital Liaison Worker, who works in partnership with Borders General Hospital and Community Hospitals, is there to ensur...
Peace of mind for carers. You will be issued with 2 cards (one for you and one for the cared for), then, if the worst were to happen (eg: you are involved in a road traffic accident), the card will be fou...
The Borders Carers Centre provides FREE independent help & support to unpaid family carers (aged 18+) of people with all types of illness and disability throughout the Scottish Borders. We are responsibl...
The Borders Carers Centre always work in partnership with health, social work and with carers.
This way, we can be sure that we are always offering the training/workshops that carers want and also ...
Contact information
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