Welcome
Carers Gateway provides information, support and advice to unpaid carers across the South Ayrshire area.
The Gateway offers flexible support that fits around carers, at a time and place that works for them. Our website provides an overview of how we can help but please get in touch with us to access any of our services or just for a chat.
Are You A Carer?
Carers often tell us that they don’t think of themselves as a carer. They are a husband, wife, son, daughter, neighbour or friend, selflessly supporting a loved one. While labels can be unhelpful, recognising yourself as an unpaid carer is important.
An unpaid carer is someone who provides care for someone else without receiving any payment. Unpaid carers can be any age and we offer specific support for young carers aged between 5 and 25. Carers typically help someone who is ill, disabled, older, has mental heather concerns or is experiencing addiction. Carers sometimes care for more than one person and one person can be cared for by more than one unpaid carer.
Whatever your caregiving role, the Carers Gateway is here to help. That might be practical help such as condition-specific advice or guidance on benefits. It might also be a listening ear from someone who understand the demands of caring for someone else.
The Carers Gateway is here for you. Get in touch today.
Information For Carers
Information for children or anyone under 18 providing care for others
Information for the parents & guardians of carers who are under 18
Information for adults of all ages who provide care for others
NEW! Self Help Service
Our website includes a self help service to help carers of all ages. It’s designed to provide personalised support and information to help you care for your loved ones and yourself. Here’s what it offers:
- Personalised Support: Select the topics that affect you and we instantly build you a custom support plan with advice, health tips, and information about local events and services.
- Stay Connected: We’ll keep in touch through email and text, offering more help where you need it. We’ll also check in regularly to see how you’re doing and offer extra support when necessary.
You can access everything anytime, day or night, and if you choose to register, you can save your plan and pick up where you left off next time.
There is no charge for using the service.
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