Type of service: Family support and information services, Local groups

Service URL: http://www.carers.org/local-service/east-renfrewshire

East Renfrewshire Carers' Centre provides a range of services to help and support local carers. These include: therapeutic services (aromatherapy, reflexology, etc - but these may be limited due to funding); individual and group support; respite funding (limited funds); home visits; young carers' support; emotional and practical support; information and signposting; benefits information and form filling; carers education and training; and advocacy. The Centre also has a parent support group for parents of children/young people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Volunteers welcome.

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

Covers: East Renfrewshire

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability