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Thanks for popping by to find out more about Stirling Carers Centre and what we can offer. This page is designed to give you an introduction to the Centre, what we do and how we can support you. It won’t tell you everything you need to know (that would be a very long web page!) but it’s a good place to start. 

If you’ve got any questions or want to know more about any of the things mentioned below, that’s what we’re here for. Just get in touch and we’ll be very happy to chat to you.

Stirling Carers Centre provides information, advice and support to Unpaid Carers in the Stirling Council area.​

If your life has become restricted by taking responsibility for the care of another who, due to illness, disability, age, mental health condition or addiction, cannot manage on their own, then you are a Carer.

You may be related to the person you care for, or it may be a friend. You may be employed, unemployed, studying, retired.  You may live with the person, or you may visit them to help out.  You may be helping out for a few hours a week, or you may be providing 24hr care.

Whatever your caring situation, you are entitled to support.

Whether you have become a Carer as the result of a progressive illness, or you have found yourself in the role suddenly, finding the right support and getting clear, impartial advice is vital to ensure that you can look after your loved one, without severely impacting your own health and well-being.

At Stirling Carers Centre we have over 25 years’ experience supporting unpaid Carers living in the Stirling Council area.  Our team is dedicated to providing the help you need to make informed decisions about your situation, and to support you in your caring role.

All our services are free, confidential and impartial.

Get in touch for a chat to find out more about how we can support you.

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Scotland’s 627,700 Unpaid Carers provide £15.9 billion worth of care every year**

* Source: The Centre for Care and Carers UK: “Valuing Carers 2021/22 – The Value of Care in the UK”; page 13
*Source: Scotland’s Census 2022 – Health, Disability and Unpaid Care

How can we support you?

Stirling Carers Centre has a team of experienced Carer Support Officers who specialise in providing support for unpaid Carers. Our services include:

Advice & Information

Our team can advise you on a wide range of issues relating to caring. We can also link you with other specialist support agencies.

Carer Support Plans

A Carer Support Plan looks at your caring role, how it impacts on your well-being, and what measures need to be put in place to support you.

Benefit Checks

Our Carer Support Officers can help to ensure that you are receiving all the financial support that you are entitled to.

1:1 Support

Sometimes you just need to talk things through, and our team is here to listen and give you the support you need when things get tough.

Short Breaks

We offer a range of events and activities to help you take some time out of your caring role. We can also help you identify opportunities and find funding for longer breaks.

Help With Forms

Our team can help you fill in the right forms, and ensure that you’ve included all the information to give you the best chance at getting the right support you need.

What would you like to find out more about?

Click on any of the boxes below to find out more about each service.

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Carer Support Plans

Find out what a Carer Support Plan is and how it can help you in your caring role.

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Carer Benefits

Find out more about the main benefits and financial support for Carers.

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Your Rights as a Carer

Find out what the Carers (Scotland) Act means for you and what your rights are as a Carer.

Adult & Young Carers visiting Scottish Parliament with Bruce Crawford, Former MSP, March 2013

Groups & Events

Find out more about the regular groups and activities that you can get involved with.

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Short Breaks Grants

We can help you find opportunities and funding to take a break, with or without the person you care for.

Example of the Forth Valley Carers Card. Blue and white card with head and shoulders photo of carer, name of carer, expiry date, carer ID number and the logos for Falkirk & Clackmannanshire Carers Centre and Stirling Carers Centre.

Forth Valley Carers Card

Sign up for a Forth Valley Carers Card to help you identify as a Carer when you need to.

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Young Carer Support

Are there children or young people involved in caring? Find out more about how we can support them.

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Stirling Carers’ Voice

Stirling Carers’ Voice is the local forum for unpaid Carers to get involved in policy and planning.

Friends of Stirling Carers

Friends of Stirling Carers is the new name for the individuals and businesses that support the work of the organisation through fundraising, donations, awareness raising and volunteering.

Get more involved with the work of the Centre through fundraising, awareness raising or donating.

Find out more

“The help and support provided made a big difference to my caring role…my health and wellbeing has been improved considerably.”

“It’s good to spend time with other carers, who understand if I comment on stresses or pressures of life ”

Carer Stories?

Being a Carer can be isolating and it can feel like no-one understands what it’s like. We’ve spoken to a range of Carers about their caring role and how it has affected their lives. We hope that this helps you to see that you are not alone, and that we’re here to help you however we can.

Magazine

We publish a twice-yearly magazine as well as monthly e-bulletins to keep you up to date with everything that’s happening both at the Centre and on a local and national scale for Carers.

Contact Us

If you are interested in supporting the organisation in any way, we’d love to speak to you. Get in touch with Denise for a chat about it on 01786 447003, or contact denise@stirlingcarers.co.uk

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