General Information for Carers over 25
Are You A Carer?
If you offer emotional and practical support to someone who might struggle without your assistance, you’re considered a carer, no matter your age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion.
The person you care for could be a family member, friend, or neighbour. Your care might involve offering physical or emotional support, or handling their finances. You might not even realise that you’re a carer.
Many people choose to become carers willingly, while others may feel they have no other option. Caring for someone can be tough, isolating, and stressful, and some carers may worry about money or their own health.
Carers Gateway offers impartial, confidential assistance to help carers.
We take pride in providing a platform for carers to connect in both formal and informal settings. These gatherings allow carers to share information, experiences, and offer mutual support.
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What Does Carers Gateway Do?
Carers Gateway provides:
- Emotional & practical support
- Adult Carer Support Plans
- Young Carer & Wee Carer Statements
- Training/Workshops with special guests
- Day trips and activities for carer respite
- Funding for breaks from caring
- Support groups and 1:1 support
- Full family support
- Signposting/referring to other specialist organisations
- Advocacy
- Training and workshops with guest speakers
- Support and advice from other carers
- Palliative/end of life pathway support
- Support after a caring role ends
- Carer engagement and consultation
- Awareness raising and training to partner agencies and professionals
Need a Break?
If you’re a carer, you might need to take a break sometimes.
A break from your caring role offers a range of benefits, such as allowing you to unwind and relax, taking time for yourself to do something you enjoy, and improve your own health and well-being.
Here at Carers Gateway South Ayrshire, we provide a range of opportunities to take a break and are here to support you no matter what your break looks like.
