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Do you look after, or help look after a relative, friend or neighbour who is ill or has a disability?
IF YOU CARE WE DO
Who are carers?
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
About the carers centre
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.
How to contact us
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 fir 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.
What we offer
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
We also offer a home visit to Carers who are unable to come to the Centre for
an appointment.
Therapies
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