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Carers

PKAVS supports thousands of unpaid carers in Perth & Kinross. We help people be individuals first, carers second.

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Caring for Carers

Young Carers, Young Adult Carers and Adult Carers

A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support. We have tailored our carers information and advice, resources and downloads and contact information to suit you. Are you a Young Carer, a Young Adult Carer or an Adult Carer?

Referral Forms

We have tailored our carers information and advice, resources and downloads and contact information to suit you.

Are you a Young Carer, a Young Adult Carer or an Adult Carer?

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Young Carer Referral Form

Young Adult Carer Referral Form

Adult carer Referral Form

PKAVS April 2024 Newsletter is in a new format to make it easier for you to view online.

To access this issue please click on the link here.

April Newsletter

Young Carers (5-17)

Young Adult Carers (18-25)

Adult Carers (Over 25)

Short Breaks

Parent Carers

Day Services

Latest Carers News

Information for unpaid Carers and Professionals

April 11th 2024, By pkavs

The Neurological Alliance of Scotland has over 50 charity members, all of whom offer support for carers in some form such as, information, advice, support groups, helplines and other services. Our new resource, Information for Unpaid Carers and Professionals, is intended to give an overview of some of the most common…

Learning Disability Week - Come and try Sport

February 22nd 2024, By pkavs

As part of Perth and Kinross Health & Social Care Partnership celebration of learning disability week, Perth & Kinross Disability Sport are delighted to invite participation from people of all ages with a learning disability to our ‘Come & Try Sport’ event on Thursday 9 May at the Academy of…

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FAQs

- Where will my Carer's Assessment take place? - What is Self Directed Support (SDS)? - Who will be at my Carer's Assessment? - Can I be added to your mailing list for carers info? - I’ve heard that my Local Authority/Trust can support me as a carer – is that true? View All Carers FAQs

Carers Events

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The Bridge Project

Dates:
22nd April 2024

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Gie it Laldy Carers Choir

Dates:
24th April 2024
More dates available

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Relaxation with Rosemary

Dates:
28th April 2024

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Creative Art Session with Nicola

Dates:
29th April 2024

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Perth Dementia Café

Dates:
1st May 2024
More dates available

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Crieff Carers Café

Dates:
9th May 2024
More dates available

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The difference we are making

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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 with friends from his school and striking up new friendships with fellow carers.

He currently receives one-to-one telephone support, which his mum has said is a “real boost” and is very grateful for this as it helps him talking to someone outside the family about his thoughts and feelings.

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Every year, we improve the quality of life of over 5,000 local people, our dedicated staff and volunteers are committed to enhancing the lives of people living in Perth & Kinross, working alongside them to succeed.

Through face-to-face support and working in partnership with others, we help individuals to overcome personal barriers and ensure they have every chance to achieve their goals in life.

Perth & Kinross Association of Voluntary Service Ltd (PKAVS) is a registered Scottish Charity (SC 005561) and a Scottish Company limited by guarantee (SC086065).

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