The Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre
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The Centre staff are trained to provide benefits advice and help with form filling
A welfare benefits advisor is available one morning per month by appointment
A network of monthly Carers Support Groups throughout the Borders including a specific mental health carers group.
The groups are an opportunity for carers to get together informally over a cup of coffee...
A time limited service provided by appointment to a small number of carers
The Carers Centre is open as a drop in from 10am to 2pm monday to Friday
A home visitng service is available throughout the Borders
The Centre provides a general advice and information service to carers and professionals working with carers. Advice and information on topics below is most commonly requested:-
* Community care...
A dedicated primary care worker who provides a service from a health centre and acts as liaison with primary care staff
a regular means of contact with carers to try and ensure ongoing support to especially isolated carers
Provides one to one and group support for over 100 young carers, operates a network of 5 fortnightly groups throughout the Borders
Carers Network Member
