SERVICE DETAILS
Information and Support, part of Edinburgh Carers Support Team, in South West Edinburgh.
This is a service for anyone who is a carer, which offers support, information and advocacy to carers on a one-to-one basis as well as monthly Carer Support Group, and a Carer Peer Support Group.
We can also signpost and provide mental health and wellbeing support to help with any challenges you might face.
A range of information is available for carers including information about respite, local and national organisations, and formal and informal training courses.
Many carers feel that they are socially isolated and in need of some support, whether it is someone to talk to or a break from caring. By joining one of our Carers' Groups, they often find they can share experiences with other carers who may have similar needs and they are not alone in the world of caring.
By running a support group we hope to give carers the opportunity to come along and meet other people who may be in a similar situation.
We invite everyone who attends to suggest topics or activities that they would like to be covered. This can be information about dementia, medication, benefits, relaxation therapies, coping strategies and any other relevant issues.
Support Groups:
Carer Support Group: Last Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Contact Jude at jude.balfour@spacescot.org or call 07749 496 015.
Peer Support Group: Monthly, 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
Want to find out more, please email admin@spacescot.org.
