Services

Alzheimers Support

An Alzheimers support group meets in the Centre on the last Tuesday morning of each month at 11am. Susanne McCardel (dementia carer support worker) is also available for one to one consultation/support...

Benefits Clinic

Welfare rights officer holds a clinic at the Carers Centre monthly

Bereavement Support

Individual listening ear support is available at the Centre with access to counselling, if required and to all other Centre services including alternative therapies.

Information and advice

Support staff at the Centre can provide carers with information and advice referring to appropriate agencies, as required. We have an extensive reference libray, managed by our volunteer librarian...

Parkinson's Support

The Parkinson's Support Group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 1.00pm in the Carers Centre. It is advisable to check as not all the meetings are held in the Centre. The group often organises...

Therapies

Stress relieving therapies including shiatsu, aromatherapy massage, reiki, Indian head massage and kiniesiology are offered to carers for a donation. Many thanks to our volunteer therapists who only...

Young Carers

Young Carer Clubs
These run on alternate Thursdays, one for primary and one for secondary school. A chance to take a break, meet other young carers, have something to eat and take part in some fun...

advocacy

staff can liase with other agencies, assist with form filling, letter writing and be present as required at meetings or interviews

counselling and listening ear

The Manager of the Centre, Ruth Moody, is a trained counsellor and staff can provide listening ear/emotional support and appropriate referral where neccessary.