What does the Carers Centre do for Carers?
The Carers Centre offers information, support and training opportunities to all carers throughout East Ayrshire. The Centre also aims to provide a focal point for gathering the views of carers, thus enabling them to speak with a uinified voice when consulted by statutory bodies such as the Council or the Health Board.
In addition, the Centre also provides the following:
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A Young Carers Group: Social events, information, training and development for young people with a caring responsibility
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Drop in Facility: One to one support and advice available
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Social Activities: Cheese and wine parties, 'Pamper Yourself Days', lunches, coffee mornings, to name just a few!
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Training: Specific training events to help carers in their everyday lives; personal development and confidence building sessions; and vocational skills training to enable carers to access employment
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Information Days: We are happy to give presentations to other groups and organisations
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Meeting Room for established Support Groups: Groups using the Centre to date include Autism and Downs Syndrome support for carers
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Bi-monthly newsletters: Providing information on all forthcoming events in the Centre