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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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PKAVS Loneliness Consultation
June 24th 2022, By Graham IllsleyLoneliness and social isolation are associated with a reduced lifespan equal to someone smoking 15 cigarettes per day - and greater than someone with obesity. Loneliness is also linked to an increased risk of heart disease, dementia, anxiety, depression, addiction, and suicide.
Carers Strategy Consultation
June 22nd 2022, By Graham IllsleyThe Perth and Kinross Joint Carers Strategy expires at the end of 2022, and we need carers’ and professionals’ views to help shape the future of services. It is important for us to hear what unpaid carers think about the support they have in place, whether that is informal or from the Council or other providers. We also want to know about what challenges and barriers you have experienced in…
Versatile Venue Hire!
June 9th 2022, By Graham IllsleyLocated in Perth City Centre, The Gateway can offer you multiple meeting room options, from large conference suites to smaller facilities, our venues will let you impress at your next pitch, interview, workshop, or event!
Take A Break - Family Fund
June 1st 2022, By Graham IllsleyWe welcome news of funding from the Scottish Government to support Take a Break Scotland, a short breaks grant programme to support carers taking a break.Take a Break Scotland is administered by Family Fund, providing grants to unpaid carers of disabled children and young people, aged 0 – 20 years old, with complex additional support needs, or serious or life-threatening health conditions.You can apply online now by visiting the Take…
Carers Week 2022
May 12th 2022, By Graham IllsleyCarers Week 6 – 12 June: Make Caring Visible, Valued & Supported Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don’t think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support. The COVID-19 pandemic had a monumental impact…
Scotland's Census 2022
April 6th 2022, By Lauren BurnsPeople who have not yet filled in their census are being reminded it is their legal responsibility to do so and are encouraged to get help if they need it.
Carers Wellbeing Campaign
March 15th 2022, By Graham IllsleyThe Scottish Government has launched its new Carers’ Wellbeing campaign with the help of Still Game star Jane McCarry.
PKAVS 50th Anniversary
March 14th 2022, By Graham IllsleyThis year, we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, half a century supporting thousands of local people and their communities, at the times when they need it most.
Time for You Fund - For Carers Caring for Someone with Dementia
March 3rd 2022, By Graham IllsleyAlzheimer Scotland has been awarded funding from the Scottish Government to help support unpaid carers of people with dementia living in Scotland.
Support & Collections for Residents of Ukraine
February 28th 2022, By Graham IllsleyAcross Perth & Kinross, a number of organisations are collecting donations to support the residents of Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees. We will continue to update the details on this page alongside other useful information.
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