Service Details

Brief description:

Dundee Carers Centre provides information and support for carers. Contact the Short Breaks team to see what we can do to arrange a break from your caring role.

Organisation name:

Dundee Carers Centre

Type of break:

Carer Breaks, Information Providers

Care needs catered for:

Carer Support

Ages catered for:

Children, Young People, Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

The service can be accessed by contacting Dundee Carers Centre, Seagate House, 132-134 Seagate, Dundee DD1 2HB or telephone 01382 200422. Personal enquiry, by telephone, facebook, email or a personal visit. Self-referral or professional referral welcome.

Cultural needs catered for:

We have support workers who speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi & Urdu.

Full service description:

Caring means something different for everyone but one thing that carers tell us all the time is that they cannot keep going without a break. Caring for somebody can be a full time job, so breaks are vital to your own well-being and quality of life. When was the last time you gave yourself a break? When did you last have an evening out, go for a swim, try something new, take a holiday? When did you last have a chance to do all the things you would like to do, but can’t do while you are caring everyday things such as meeting up with friends, visiting family or simply catching up with some sleep? Taking a break also means that the person you are looking after may be able to enjoy new experiences, have a change of scene and routine and mix with other people.

Price information:

Support groups are free of charge, but some outings may carry a small cost to the carer.

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

The centre can offer information on accessing short breaks. There are funding opportunities for a short break which has positive benefits including: Time to rest and re-charge the batteries Improve Health and Wellbeing Provide a break from day-to-day routines Greater independence and self confidence

Organisation providing this information:

Dundee Carers Centre

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

OSCR, Pqasso quality Mark

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