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Carers are people whose lives
are restricted by taking responsibility for the care
of someone who needs help because of illness, disability
of the effects of age.
Carers may be young, old, male or
female. They may be partners, sons, daughters, parents,
other relatives, neighbours or friends. They come from
all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
Carers may help with a variety of
tasks such as housework and personal care. They also
provide company and emotional support to the person
they care for and may take responsibility for their
financial affairs.
Many Carers take this role willingly,
out of a sense of love and commitment; others become
Carers because they feel they have no choice. Caring
for someone is often rewarding but can also be demanding,
isolating and stressful. You may be worried about money
or your own health.
Many people do not identify themselves
as Carers. It is estimated, that there are 500,000 in
Scotland and around 20,000 Carers within South Ayrshire.
If you can relate to any of the above, then contact
the Carers Centre on: 01292 263000
The Scottish Ayrshire Carers
Centre opened it’s doors in June 1997 to provide
information, advice and support to Carers living within
South Ayrshire.
The Centre provides a comfortable,
informal environment where Carers can just drop in,
or arrange for a home visit.
The Centre offers carers confidential
help, information, advice and support on a huge range
of issues affecting Carers.
We are located on street level, with
access for wheelchair users and fully adapted disabled
toilet facilities.
You can contact the Carers Centre
by telephone, post, fax or e-mail.
Or you can drop into the Centre to
make an appointment or just for a chat and a 'cuppa'
any weekday.
The opening hours of the Centre are
Monday - Thursday 9.30-5pm
Friday 9.30-4pm
There is also a 24 hour answer phone
outwith these times.
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| INFORMATION |
On any Carers issues eg. Benefits,
respite |
| ADVICE |
On Carers rights |
| CONTACT |
With other Carers |
| HELP |
With form filling |
| SUPPORT |
And a sympathetic ear |
| ADVOCACY |
Representing Carers |
| ACCESS |
To reference library and literature |
| TRAINING |
Opportunities eg. Stress Management |
| RELAXATION |
In the form of alternative
therapies |
| YOUNG CARERS SUPPORT |
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We also offer a home visit to Carers
who are unable to come to the Centre for an appointment.
The Centre offers a wide range of
therapies to Carers such as Massage, Reflexology and
Chiropody. All of which help Carers relax, unwinding
and have some time out.
If you are interested in our therapies
please contact the Centre on 01292 263000 and make an
appointment.
IF YOU CARE – WE DO
The Princess Royal Trust
South Ayrshire Carers Centre
78 Kyle Street
Ayr
KA7 1RZ
Tel: 01292 263000
Fax: 01292 618482
E-mail: PRTAyr@dial.pipex.com
Young Carers Initiative:
infoyc@prtsouthcarers.org.uk
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The
Princess Royal Trust