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 advocates the interests of the voluntary sector in local statutory partnerships and joint working initiatives.
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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In this section, you will be able to find case studies demonstrating how we have helped people,
communities, and organisations throughout Perth & Kinross. We will be continuing to update this
section so that you can see the length and breadth of the support that we offer.
John said that before he used Shopmobility he could not get out of the house as he has a chronic lung condition and didn’t want to be reliant on other people. With the support of Shopmobility, he was able to go out, meet people, and visit shops. Being less isolated, he began to feel a lot better. He started to use a computer at the…
Shopmobility has changed my life, I can now meet people outside my home and have a regular routine throughout the week.
Throughout the year, we have worked closely with pupils in Perth Grammar School’s ‘Facing the Future’ group which helps young people with a range of support needs to prepare for the transition from secondary school. Our Recovery and Development Officer for Young People spent time getting to know the group and building positive relationships. The group visited the Walled Garden on several occasions and engaged…
John has been involved in gardening activities and there is a visible improvement in his social and group work skills. He has been developing relationships…
Daniel (not his real name) is 10 years old and has a caring role for his grandpa and mum. Up until recently he also cared for his Grandma, but she sadly passed away at the end of last year. Daniel will often make them lunch and see to his grandpa’s needs when not feeling well, but they spend lots of enjoyable quality time together walking…
Daniel recently started to attend our fortnightly respite groups after seeing our Young Carers Awareness Day campaign. He has attended groups since then, meeting up…
‘Joanne’ is 17 years old and recently transitioned over from the Young Carers Service to our Young Adult Carers Services. Joanne cares for her mum who has rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, which means day to day she doesn’t know whether she’s going to be able to get out of bed. With two younger siblings, Joanne describes having a parental role in supporting the family. Joanne’s…
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…
Andrew (not his real name) is 12 years old. He cares for his mum who has fibromyalgia, a slipped disk in her spine, and severe and enduring mental health issues. He helps his mum with the household tasks, helps her to change her clothes, and supports her through her anxiety and depression. He can feel sad at times and also feels tired in school. He…
He had an amazing time and build up friendships with other young carers in the local area – his brother who is also a young…
PKAVS Tampon Taxi is a response to the challenges of lockdown regarding access to period products. It is an approach which places period dignity at its heart, emphasising shame free access and individual choice. Period Dignity requires equality of access. For us that means a choice of free products, available when you need them, no questions asked. We deliberately don’t talk about Period Poverty, not…
PKAVS Tampon Taxi is a response to the challenges of lockdown regarding access to period products. It is an approach which places period dignity at…
Lucia was a young woman from Romania. She approached the Minority Communities Service in January, having heard it mentioned as somewhere safe to go if you need help. Lucia confided in a member of our team that she had been promised a job in the UK but was now being held against her will by the person who arranged her transport and forced to clean…
Lucia was a young woman from Romania. She approached the Minority Communities Service in January, having heard it mentioned as somewhere safe to go if…
Daniel (not his real name) is 10 years old and has a caring role for his grandpa and mum. Up until recently he also cared for his Grandma, but she sadly passed away at the end of last year. Daniel will often make them lunch and see to his grandpa’s needs when not feeling well, but they spend lots of enjoyable quality time together walking…
Daniel recently started to attend our fortnightly respite groups after seeing our Young Carers Awareness Day campaign. He has attended groups since then, meeting up…
‘Joanne’ is 17 years old and recently transitioned over from the Young Carers Service to our Young Adult Carers Services. Joanne cares for her mum who has rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, which means day to day she doesn’t know whether she’s going to be able to get out of bed. With two younger siblings, Joanne describes having a parental role in supporting the family. Joanne’s…
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…
Andrew (not his real name) is 12 years old. He cares for his mum who has fibromyalgia, a slipped disk in her spine, and severe and enduring mental health issues. He helps his mum with the household tasks, helps her to change her clothes, and supports her through her anxiety and depression. He can feel sad at times and also feels tired in school. He…
He had an amazing time and build up friendships with other young carers in the local area – his brother who is also a young…
‘Liona’ has been a carer since she was 12-years-old and cares for her my mum who suffers from MS (Multiple Sclerosis). Being a young carer since she was 12 was a difficult process for her because she had to neglect a lot of school work and her social life to perform her caring role. Liona left school in 2018 with very few qualifications. When she…
Being part of Young Carers helped her in progressing onto university level study. This year was offered two places to study medicine, so she can…
‘Beth’ was awarded a grant to contribute towards the purchase of a sewing machine. As a young carer, she helps her mum to care for her younger sibling who has a long-term condition and can find her caring role upsetting at times, as it can stop her doing the things that she would like to do.
A sewing machine at home meant I could do something nice in my free time and make some things for myself and my family. It…
‘Lily’ is an adult carer who was awarded a Time4Me grant so she could go for a short break on the Fife Coast. She is the main carer for her mother and works full-time in the care industry at the same time. Lily feels that she has no time for herself unless she goes away for a break. Having a break is important to Lily…
I love the Fife Coast, so would go walking and just enjoy being away and having meals out instead of cooking. It was so nice…
‘Cally’ and her husband are both parent carers to their five-year-old son. She provides full-time care, which can take a toll on her health and mental wellbeing. Cally’s caring takes up a lot of her time and she misses out on time with her older children and husband at times. She was awarded a Time4Me grant so she and her husband can go for a…
The weekend away was fantastic and just having time to be myself away from my caring role and my role as a parent was so…
Daniel (not his real name) is 10 years old and has a caring role for his grandpa and mum. Up until recently he also cared for his Grandma, but she sadly passed away at the end of last year. Daniel will often make them lunch and see to his grandpa’s needs when not feeling well, but they spend lots of enjoyable quality time together walking…
Daniel recently started to attend our fortnightly respite groups after seeing our Young Carers Awareness Day campaign. He has attended groups since then, meeting up…
Andrew (not his real name) is 12 years old. He cares for his mum who has fibromyalgia, a slipped disk in her spine, and severe and enduring mental health issues. He helps his mum with the household tasks, helps her to change her clothes, and supports her through her anxiety and depression. He can feel sad at times and also feels tired in school. He…
He had an amazing time and build up friendships with other young carers in the local area – his brother who is also a young…
‘Beth’ was awarded a grant to contribute towards the purchase of a sewing machine. As a young carer, she helps her mum to care for her younger sibling who has a long-term condition and can find her caring role upsetting at times, as it can stop her doing the things that she would like to do.
A sewing machine at home meant I could do something nice in my free time and make some things for myself and my family. It…
‘Joanne’ is 17 years old and recently transitioned over from the Young Carers Service to our Young Adult Carers Services. Joanne cares for her mum who has rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, which means day to day she doesn’t know whether she’s going to be able to get out of bed. With two younger siblings, Joanne describes having a parental role in supporting the family. Joanne’s…
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…
‘Liona’ has been a carer since she was 12-years-old and cares for her my mum who suffers from MS (Multiple Sclerosis). Being a young carer since she was 12 was a difficult process for her because she had to neglect a lot of school work and her social life to perform her caring role. Liona left school in 2018 with very few qualifications. When she…
Being part of Young Carers helped her in progressing onto university level study. This year was offered two places to study medicine, so she can…
Throughout the year, we have worked closely with pupils in Perth Grammar School’s ‘Facing the Future’ group which helps young people with a range of support needs to prepare for the transition from secondary school. Our Recovery and Development Officer for Young People spent time getting to know the group and building positive relationships. The group visited the Walled Garden on several occasions and engaged…
John has been involved in gardening activities and there is a visible improvement in his social and group work skills. He has been developing relationships…
Zoe registered with us in 2018 for reasons including low mood, isolation, and anxiety. Zoe was keen to experience our garden and social environment, and gain skills for future education and employment. Since joining us, Zoe has worked on her social anxiety difficulties during group activities, her mood and self-worth via therapeutic sessions, and has gained experience aligning her horticultural skills with personal interests. In…
Zoe was keen to experience our garden and social environment, and gain skills for future education and employment. Since joining us, Zoe has worked on…
PKAVS Tampon Taxi is a response to the challenges of lockdown regarding access to period products. It is an approach which places period dignity at its heart, emphasising shame free access and individual choice. Period Dignity requires equality of access. For us that means a choice of free products, available when you need them, no questions asked. We deliberately don’t talk about Period Poverty, not…
PKAVS Tampon Taxi is a response to the challenges of lockdown regarding access to period products. It is an approach which places period dignity at…
John said that before he used Shopmobility he could not get out of the house as he has a chronic lung condition and didn’t want to be reliant on other people. With the support of Shopmobility, he was able to go out, meet people, and visit shops. Being less isolated, he began to feel a lot better. He started to use a computer at the…
Shopmobility has changed my life, I can now meet people outside my home and have a regular routine throughout the week.
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