Type of service: Befriending/mentoring, Family support and information services

Service URL: http://www.dundeecarerscentre.org.uk

We support adults and young people who provide unpaid care to relatives, friends and neighbours who are in need of help because they are ill, frail or have a disability. We give practical and emotional support to individuals, organise groups and provide access to alternative therapies, social events, training sessions, peer support, information and advocacy. A befriending service is available to adult/young carers and people with disabilities. We offer have a Young Carers Project supporting children/young people between the ages of 5 to 21 who help care for a member of their family.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Adult sibling, Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of an adult, Partner

Covers: Dundee City

Specialisms: Generic