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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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Right Care in the Right place
January 30th 2023, By April BlackKeep well in Winter NHS initiative www.keepwellinwinter.scot.nhs.uk
Scottish Government Cost of Living Support
January 12th 2023, By April BlackThe Scottish Government has recently set up a website which aims to pull together details of help and advice available to support people to deal with the rising cost of living: www.mygov.scot/cost-of-living-support The site has information on help with energy costs, eligibility and how to claim Pension Credit, Winter Fuel Payment, the Warmer Homes Scotland programme, benefits and maximising your income. Some additional detail: It is possible to be eligible…
New National Carers Strategy Launched
January 5th 2023, By Graham IllsleyA new National Carers Strategy to improve the lives of unpaid carers has been published. A new National Carers Strategy will drive forward long-term changes to improve the lives of unpaid carers across Scotland. It follows extensive engagement with carer organisations, carer centres, local government, and unpaid carers themselves. The strategy recognises the challenges of the cost crisis and COVID-19 recovery and supports long-term change that will allow carers to…
PKAVS Impact Report 2021 - 2022
November 10th 2022, By Graham IllsleyWe are excited to share our Impact Report for 2021 - 2022! Learn about all the amazing support we have given to the people and communities of Perth & Kinross over the past year.
Social Care Inspection: Suggested Event Dates
October 26th 2022, By Graham IllsleyThe Scottish Government are supporting the Independent Review of Inspection, Scrutiny and Regulation (IRISR) of social care support by launching a call for evidence and a range of in person and virtual stakeholder events.
State of Caring Survey 2022 - Carers UK
September 6th 2022, By Graham IllsleyState of Caring Survey 2022 – Carers UK Carers UK want to hear from carers to tell them what life is like now, and what needs to change. It aims to be an extensive survey into the experiences of carers so may take as long as 20 – 30 minutes to complete, however it is possible to skip most questions and concentrate on the tick boxes if you don’t have…
Carers aged 65+ Survey! What support do you need in your caring role?
August 29th 2022, By Graham IllsleyCalling on all unpaid carers aged 65+ in Scotland to take a survey on what support you need in your caring role! Carers Trust Scotland has launched a survey on unpaid carers aged 65 and above across Scotland to find out what the main challenges you face are and what support unpaid carers need from governments. The findings from the survey will help inform Carers Trust Scotland’s influencing work to…
Our Decision to Cancel our Charity Ball & The Concerning Times Ahead for People Across Perthshire
August 15th 2022, By Graham IllsleyOne year ago, we started to plan our Golden Anniversary Charity Ball, celebrating 50 years of supporting so many across Perth & Kinross. Today, working alongside others, we now help over 6,000 people live-life-better every year. Sadly, we have come to the difficult decision to cancel our Charity Ball. Supporters across Perth & Kinross have told us that they cannot afford to buy tickets, are concerned about what the coming months will bring, and are reluctant to spend money when the future is so uncertain.
PKAVS Community Leadership Programme
August 8th 2022, By Graham IllsleyAnd stand up you did, right across Perth and Kinross. A new wave of community leadership was borne from the Covid 19 pandemic. It has taken many guises. At PKAVS, we have been working hard with experienced trainers and educators, with backing from the Gannochy Trust, to bring an accessible, participative and FREE, values-based leadership programme to the third sector in Perth and Kinross. Together, we hope to empower future…
Calling on all unpaid carers to take a survey on what support you need in your caring role!
July 22nd 2022, By Graham IllsleyCalling on all unpaid carers to take a survey on what support you need in your caring role! Carers Trust has launched a survey of unpaid adult carers to find out what support unpaid carers need from government. The survey also asks how social care reform could support carers more effectively. The findings of the survey will help inform a Carers Trust campaign to improve the future support available to…
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