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CarersPKAVS supports thousands of unpaid carers in Perth & Kinross, from young people to adult and elderly carers.
The Walled Garden & WisecraftOffering support and opportunities to people experiencing difficulties with their mental health and wellbeing.
Third Sector InterfaceTSI Perth & Kinross works independently to support organisations and advocate for the voluntary sector in strategic partnerships.
ShopmobilityPKAVS Shopmobility lends wheelchairs and scooters to people with mobility problems.
Gateway Room HireLocated in Perth city centre, The Gateway offers a range of meeting and conference facilities.
The Big HooseThe Big Hoose project supports children and families in Perth & Kinross living in poverty with access to free everyday household items such as toilet rolls, toiletries, cleaning products, bedding and more.
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SCARECROW TRAIL 2025
September 18th 2025, By alanapkav2413th- 17th October then 20th-24th October The Walled Garden, Muirhall Road, Perth, PH2 7BH Back by popular demand, this October holidays brings the return of our Scarecrow trail with a theme of Movies! A fun day out for everyone, grab a map and explore our beautiful gardens to find the scarecrows! We will have photo opportunities along the way. We also have a tea coffee and cake shack available Monday-…
Caring for someone who uses Alcohol or Drugs - a guide
June 30th 2025, By April BlackA guide for families, friends and loved ones. Did You Know?You might be an unpaid carer without realising it.You have rights under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.Support is available for you.You don’t need to do this alone. Caring for someone who uses alcohol or drugsDownload
Move Ahead
June 23rd 2025, By April BlackMoveAhead is a locally based support service which enables people to access activities and services in the community. It aims to enhance the wellbeing of individuals through participation and engagement in their local community offering one to one support.Our aim is to enable people to gain enjoyment and confidence via activity promoting long term independence. What we do:The service provides support to people who wish to participate in a variety…
Spaces in the Day Centre
March 17th 2025, By April BlackThere are spaces available within our friendly, lively Day Centre. With activities, crafts, music and Day trips, this could be the perfect place for your loved one, they will even be able to enjoy a 3 course lunch cooked by our very own chef! The Day Centre is open Monday – Friday every week and can provide transport for those attending. All for just £40 a day!! Contact Margaret at…
Support Young Carers & Win a Signed St Johnstone Top
February 27th 2025, By April BlackSupport Young Carers & Win a Signed St Johnstone Top! Young carers balance school, friendships, and the huge responsibility of looking after a loved one. Their hard work often goes unnoticed, and we want to change that! We’re heading to Pisa, Italy to raise awareness for young carers and give them a voice—but we need your help to make it happen! We’re incredibly grateful to have received funding from the…
Healthcare Improvement Scotland
December 17th 2024, By April BlackThis 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 risk of, or diagnosed with, dementia people living with dementia and their families and carers Recommendations The guideline contains 67…
Upcoming Scarecrow Trail!
September 20th 2024, By alanapkav24We will be hosing our very own scarecrow trail!! We will be open through the week, from Monday 7th October till Friday 11th October. Pop along between 9:30am and 3:30pm!! Location: The Walled Garden, Muirhall Rd, Perth, PH2 7BH This event is completely free, donations are welcomed! What to expect – Upon arrival pick up a trail map of our garden, on the map you will find a guide to…
The Big Hoose fun Day
August 1st 2024, By April BlackThe Big Hoose Project recently held a free family funday at Kinnoull FC in Perth. We had a bouncy castle, toddler soft play, face painting, a scavenger hunt, fire engine, FREE toys, food and refreshments! The event was attended by over 50 parents/guardians and 75 children. Thanks to all our amazing staff, family members and other organisations who volunteered on the day who made sure the kids all had a…
Traditional and Sustainable Ways of Being Creative
July 26th 2024, By alanapkav24In our creative department we have been working on some iron age replicas which went into an exhibition in Alyth. This exhibition was focused around sustainable ways of making, so we tried to implement this in our own sessions! We started by writing with symbols and exploring how we can communicate positive words and stories through images. We also tried some different styles of weaving that they may have used…
Carers Social Therapy Sessions
September 25th 2023, By pkavsUnfortunately, due to funding cuts our Social Therapy sessions have now ended. For more information please contact the carers hub on 01738 567076, option 2 or email carershubadmin@pkavs.org.uk
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