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Census 2022 – Ensuring we #CountCarersIn on 20 March 2022

February 24th 2022, By Graham Illsley

The census is taking place on 20 March 2022 and we want to ensure that everyone looking after someone else identifies as an unpaid carer when completing their form.

 

PKAVS New Website Launch!

February 22nd 2022, By Graham Illsley

We are very excited to launch our new website! We have been working on developing this site for two years and have carried out lots of consultations with our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, and partners to make sure that it is as helpful and innovative as it can be.

 

Carers Connect 2021 Infomercial Launch

January 12th 2022, By Graham Illsley

As part of our annual showcase event delivered in collaboration with the Health & Social Care Partnership ‘Carers Connect 2021’ we created an infomercial video.

 

Perth & Kinross Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund

December 1st 2021, By Graham Illsley

PKAVS Third Sector Interface (TSI) and Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership are delighted to launch the Perth and Kinross Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.

 

The Walled Garden - Exciting Developments

October 4th 2021, By Graham Illsley

We launched our campaign to build a new, much-needed, art studio for PKAVS Walled Garden.

 

MCH Helpline

March 26th 2021, By pkavs

Our Helpline is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. If you need any advice or support, give us a call on 07935756738.

 

MCH Housing and Income Support

March 24th 2021, By pkavs

Do you need some advice to help with applying for Universal Credit, or are you looking for support applying for Housing Support? Contact us on 07935756738 or e-mail us on minoriteshub@pkavs.org.uk to request one to one support.

 

Digital Participation Fund

February 25th 2021, By pkavs

Three new Digital Participation funds have launched today to support the work of Scotland’s digital participation charter.

 

Language Base Seeking Interpreters

February 24th 2021, By pkavs

We are looking for interpreters and translators to earn money with Language Base - if you can interpret in Romanian in particular, we want to hear from you.

 

Peer Support Group for Bereaved Carers

February 12th 2021, By pkavs

Did you know we are hosting a Peer Support Group for Bereaved Carers? The Bridge Project is for carers who have lost their loved one or their loved one has gone into a full time care. This can be a devastating time and peer support can be very helpful to deal with grief, increase wellbeing and bring positive meaning to life. The Bridge Project is a peer support group, however…

 

PKAVS has a valued team of over 80 staff and 100 volunteers whose skills and expertise enable us to reach our objectives and have the positive impact that we do.

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PKAVS relies on over 100 dedicated volunteers who help with all aspects of our work.

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