Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring and help people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.
Each day will provide you with the opportunity to chat with other carers over a cuppa and to take part in different activities.
When: Monday 5 – Friday 9 June 2023
Time: 14:30 – 16:00
Venues: Hawkhead Centre, Paisley, PA2 7BS and Linburn Centre, Wilkieston, EH27 8EJ
For further information please contact:
Hawkhead Centre on 0141 370 8050.
Linburn Centre on 0131 333 1369.
Where to find our centres:
Find Us
The Linburn Centre
Address: The Linburn Centre, Louis Braille Avenue, Wilkieston EH27 8EJ
Telephone: 0131 333 1369
hello [at] sightscotlandveterans.org.uk (Email The Linburn Centre)
Find Us
The Hawkhead Centre
Address: 198 Hawkhead Rd, Paisley PA2 7BS
Telephone: 0141 370 8050
hello [at] sightscotlandveterans.org.uk (Email The Hawkhead Centre)
Unpaid carers
This year, Carers UK worked with six other charities to understand how unpaid carers identify in the UK.
And 75% of people in the UK, which equates to around 19 million people have not identified as a carer.
Moreover, just under one third (around 8 million people) felt their own health and wellbeing diminished as a result of their caring responsibilities.
We understand that caring for a family member or loved one is hard. Come and see us and we are ready to chat.
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