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Shopmobility Temporary Closure


PKAVS Welcomes New Chairperson


We are pleased to announce that current Board Member, Archie MacLellan, will be taking on the role of Chairperson for PKAVS.
Send a Smile


Get involved and #sendasmile to key workers in Perth and Kinross!
PKAVS Service Suspensions


Some PKAVS face-to-face services to be suspended in accordance with government advise.
Watch Our New Video!


We are excited to release our new video, PKAVS - More Help for More People, telling you about some of our important work, throughout Perth & Kinross, over the past four years!
PKAVS Annual Impact Report 2018/2019


Read our Impact Report and learn about all our important work over the past year!
Employee of the Year
Nominate an Employee of the Year by 18 October
Top Scottish Employer Award!


PKAVS was named as Top Third Sector Employer for 2019 at the Scotland's Top Employers Family Friendly Working Awards!
New Carers Centre Opening!


Located on Lewis Place, the dedicated Centre will address the unprecedented increase in demand for unpaid carers support!
Perth and Kinross Employer of the Year 2018


We are excited and honoured to have been recognised as Employer of the Year at the Perth Chamber of Commerce Star Awards 2018!
PKAVS Consultation Survey


We are looking for your thoughts and ideas! Can you take our short survey today!
Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, visits PKAVS


On 2nd October 2018, The Princess Royal visited PKAVS to meet service users, staff, and volunteers.
Carers Telephone Support


Do you help care for someone aged 65 years or over? Would you like to hear a friendly voice at the end of the phone, someone who understands about caring?
Young Carers E Learning Module


Introducing a tool for professionals to learn more about identifying and understanding the role of a young carer.
Best Third Sector Employer Finalist!


We are delighted to announce that PKAVS has been named a finalist in the Best Third Sector Employer Category in the 2018 Scottish Top Employers for Working Families Awards!
Carers Act Consultation


It is important that you are aware the new changes the Carers Act is bringing in from April 2018 affecting unpaid carers of all ages.
Carers Conference 2017


We welcome all unpaid carers and professionals to the Conference. Listen to informative talks and attend interactive workshops.
PKAVS is Living Wage Employer!


We are proud to announce that PKAVS has been accredited as a Living Wage employer!
PKAVS Young Carers Visit Canada!


10 Young Carers recently returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Canada!
Tesco Family Fun Day!


Tesco Extra Perth put on a Family Fun Day to raise money for PKAVS!
Thorntons Runs Muddy Colour Mayhem!


Thorntons raised a fantastic £1415 by taking part in Muddy Colour Mayhem!
PKAVS Spring Newsletter!


Full of stories about our Life-Changing work across Perth & Kinross over the past 6 months!
Carers Respite Available


PKAVS Day Club have spaces available now for just £25 per day. The Day Club offers carers much needed respite from their caring role.
PKAVS Chairman is Perth Pioneer!


Andy Chan has been nominated as a Perth Pioneer as part of Perth's UK City of Culture 2021 bid!
Charity Trustees Seminar to support PKAVS


Specialist in Charity Law, Colin Liddell, and Charity Law Solicitor, Sarah Rennie, will be hosting their Annual Seminar for Charity Trustees & Managers.
£428.86 Raised by Kinross Primary School for PKAVS!


Pupils raised a fantastic sum during their Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Post!
Shopmobility's New Offices


Provost Liz Grant recently attended the opening of Shopmobility's new offices in Perth.
Launch of Young Carers Identification Card


PKAVS, NHS Tayside & PKC have pioneered the launch of an identification card scheme for young carers across Perth & Kinross.
Funding Success for Young Carers


Our Young Carers Service has secured 3-years of lottery funding, ensuring the future of the project!
Muddy Colour Mayhem 2017!


Exciting news about our wonderfully colourful and fun 5K assault course race in June!
Thank You From PKAVS


PKAVS Chief Executive, Paul Graham, would like to thank the people of Perth & Kinross for their support over 2016.
Merry Christmas!


From all of us at PKAVS we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
PKAVS New Website


We are very excited to introduce our new website. We hope you find it friendly and informative!
12 Days of Christmas Appeal Launch


Help PKAVS help others this Christmas! You can support over 5,000 people in Perth & Kinross!
Countdown To Christmas @ The Walled Garden


Brace your elves...Christmas is coming! Come along to The Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub's family fun filled festive celebration!
PKAVS Pop Shop Grand Opening


Local Charity PKAVS have embarked on a new retail adventure, hoping to raise vital funds to support work in the local community.