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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?

Referral Forms

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

PKAVS September 2024 Newsletter is now available to read online.

To access this issue please click on the link here.

September Newsletter

Young Carers (5-17)

Young Adult Carers (18-25)

Adult Carers (Over 25)

Short Breaks

Parent Carers

Day Services

Latest Carers News

Wellbeing Toolkit for unpaid carers

June 18th 2024, By pkavs

Carers Trust new wellbeing resource for adult unpaid carers, Caring For You is now live. The toolkit, which was co-designed by a group of unpaid carers, offers practical activities, advice and tips on how to deal with specific emotions which can arise from having a caring role. There is also…

Resources for Bereaved Carers

June 13th 2024, By pkavs

Some resources for our Bereaved Carers. We all need support at times but especially when dealing with a bereavement of someone you love and have cared for. Please have a look at the below links to see what support is out there for you. Death and bereavement | NHS inform…

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FAQs

- Can I be added to your mailing list for carers info? - Am I an unpaid carer? - How do I find out about courses and training that may help me in my caring role? - What support is available where I live? - Will my Carer's Assessment include planning for emergencies? View All Carers FAQs

Carers Events

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Crieff Carers Café

Dates:
12th September 2024
More dates available

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Perth Dementia Café

Dates:
2nd October 2024
More dates available

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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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