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Carers

PKAVS supports thousands of unpaid carers in Perth & Kinross. We help people be individuals first, carers second.

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Caring for Carers

Young Carers, Young Adult Carers and Adult Carers

A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support. We have tailored our carers information and advice, resources and downloads and contact information to suit you. Are you a Young Carer, a Young Adult Carer or an Adult Carer?

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We have tailored our carers information and advice, resources and downloads and contact information to suit you.

Are you a Young Carer, a Young Adult Carer or an Adult Carer?

Downloads

Young Carer Referral Form

Young Adult Carer Referral Form

Adult carer Referral Form

The Carers Centre October 2025 newsletter is now available to read online.

Inside, you will find what is coming up over the next month, any updates from the centre and important information from our partners.

To access this issue please click on the link below.

NEWSLETTER – October 2025

Latest Carers News

Healthcare Improvement Scotland

December 17th 2024, By pkavs

This document was created by Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network and distributed through Healthcare Improvement Scotland. Who this guideline is for This guideline will be of interest to: primary and secondary healthcare professionals social care professionals community, care home and care at home staff involved in the care of people at…

Places for support

September 10th 2024, By pkavs

If you look after someone, need care yourself or are planning for your future care needs, you can get the information and advice you need here – Home | Care Information Scotland (careinfoscotland.scot) If you need someone to talk to, we listen. We won’t judge or tell you what to…

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FAQs

- What Carer's Assessments are available? - What is an Adult Carer Support Plan? - Who will be at my Carer's Assessment? - What is the Time2Live fund (formerly Time4Me) and how can I apply? - Where will my Carer's Assessment take place? View All Carers FAQs

Carers Events

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The difference we are making

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Alongside this, Joanne has regular one-to-one support from her support worker, where she is able to discuss the stresses and anxieties she feels in her caring role, school, and day-to-day life.

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Every year, we improve the quality of life of over 5,000 local people, our dedicated staff and volunteers are committed to enhancing the lives of people living in Perth & Kinross, working alongside them to succeed.

Through face-to-face support and working in partnership with others, we help individuals to overcome personal barriers and ensure they have every chance to achieve their goals in life.

Perth & Kinross Association of Voluntary Service Ltd (PKAVS) is a registered Scottish Charity (SC 005561) and a Scottish Company limited by guarantee (SC086065).

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