Type of service: Family support and information services

Website: http://www.carers.org/local/scotland/dumfries/

The Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre provides information, advice and support to people who care for someone who is ill or disabled. Services include welfare rights advice, signposting to other agencies, information about local services, coping strategies and a one-to-one listening ear. They also facilitate a monthly Carers Support Group and a Young Carers Project which provides individual and/or activity group support to young carers. Support is offered on an individual, group, drop-in and outreach basis.

Aimed at: Adult sibling, Child/adolescent sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of an adult, Partner

Gender: All genders

Covers: Dumfries and Galloway

Specialisms: Generic