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Counselling for carers Dundee

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We like to think of ourselves as providing you with a counselling ‘menu’, so that you can decide, with our support, what you would most like to work on

Carers of Dundee Face Book page

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If your on Face Book Keep up to date with activities and groups to get involved in

A diary of events for carers from cinema, drops and cafes throughout Dundee.

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Up to date events and weekly cafes to meet and talk to other carers

Relaxation Ideas

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Caring is very stressful and can often result in a carer

experiencing anxiety and low mood.

We are here to support you to keep yourself as well as you can.

These exercises are simple and short. They can be practised in five or so minutes, so please, as a carer find time to look after you

Carers Trust wellbeing tool kit

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Having a caring role can lead to varying levels of stress and worry.

It can be stressful to look after someone else as well as yourself, and be difficult to switch off from worrying about them and the future.

The Carers Trust have put together this tool kit which works through worry, anxiety and guilt some of the common feelings that carers experience.

Short video clip to explain why looking after you is so important

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Looking after you carers UK

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Caring for someone can be rewarding but it can also be very tiring, putting a lot of demands on your physical and emotional energy. When you are simply coping day to day and responding to the needs of others, it's easy to forget your own health needs.  Here are some key topics to help you.

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Carers of Dundee

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Online platform for unpaid carers, families, and the workforce in Dundee.

Packed with information, resources, service signposting, events & learning opportunities.

Dundee Carers Centre

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Dundee Carers Centre aim to improve the lives of unpaid carers and disabled people by giving help, advice, and access to learning.

By demonstrating our culture of kindness, and creativity, we keep the needs of carers and disabled people at the centre of everything we do.

Rethink carers hub

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Carers hub

This section gives advice and information about rights for loved ones and carers and other advice, and how you can get help for someone in crisis.

With You local Drug and alcohol service with support for carers

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Tips for anyone who is worried about someone else's drinking, drug use or mental health.

With You works both with service users and carers

Dundee independent advocacy

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Independent Advocacy is a free service which helps people have their voices heard, their rights upheld, and their views taken into account when important issues are happening in their lives.

We all advocate for ourselves and others at some point in our lives. If you are a parent or carer, you will have no doubt spoken to service providers and professionals on behalf of the person you care for about various issues that may have arisen. Sometimes though it can help to have an independent person to support them to make their voice stronger and to make sure that their rights are protected.

Carers support service Penumbra

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When you care for someone, it’s really important to look after your own wellbeing too. That’s why our team are here to offer mental health and wellbeing support for people aged 16 and over living in Dundee. If you care for someone aged 16 and over who is living with mental health challenges and you’re looking for ways to look after your own wellbeing, we can offer you support. Just contact the team.

Change Mental Health Support

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At Carer Support, we offer individual support in person, through phone, email or video conferencing. We provide emotional support, access to local peer support groups, and a range of useful information and advice

Carers of Dundee young carer support

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Information, support, advice and resources for young carers and youth support services

Young Minds mental health tips for young carers

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Being a young carer can be really rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming. Our advice explains what young carers do, how to tell if it’s getting too much and what steps you can take to get the help you need.

You are not alone!!! Read some stories from other young carers

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Young carer stories are helping raise young carer awareness, help identify young carers. Here they share their feelings and experiences. By reading their stories you will be able to get an insight into what their role is like. Also, highlighting how different it is for each person.

Here's some ideas from MIND to distract your self when things are getting on top of you

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If you are finding it difficult to process what you're going through, you might prefer to shift your attention onto something else for a while.

This is where you can take a break and immerse yourself in a soothing or relaxing activity that you enjoy.

Information on Drugs Talk To FRANK

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Honest information on drugs. A-Z of all drugs with detailed information

Mind Carers support

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Caring for someone with a mental health problem

If you provide care for someone in any way, the information above may be helpful and relevant to you. However, there may be different challenges when caring for someone with a mental health problem. We explain where to find further information and advice below.

Short video talking about coping as a carer

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Carers UK rights of carer

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Caring can be all-consuming and it can be difficult to see what support you are legally entitled to as an unpaid carer. This section brings together key guidance and sources of support to help you:

recognise what your rights are
assert these rights in an effective way
take action when your rights and needs, or those of another, are not being met.

Scottish Governments commitment for carers

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Unpaid carers provide care and support to family members, friends and neighbours. The people they care for may be affected by disability, physical or mental ill-health, frailty or substance misuse. A carer does not need to be living with the person they care for. Anybody can become a carer at any time in their life and sometimes for more than one person at a time. Carers can be any age from young children to very elderly people.

Carers financial support Scotland

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All the information you need to know about carers support payment and what you are entitled to in Scotland

Being heard advocacy guide Carers Scotland

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Carers Scotland is part of Carers UK, the national membership charity for unpaid carers. We are here to listen and to give carers expert information and tailored advice. We champion the rights of carers and support them in finding new ways to manage at home, at work, or in their community. We’re here to make life better for carers

Carers trust Scotland Jargon Buster for young carers

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Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 –

Jargon Buster for Young Carers

Words and phrases in or associated with the

Act which need to be explained a bit more...

Psychosis for friends and family

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This booklet is for friends and family of people who are experiencing mental health problems, like psychosis. Although some of the issues that you might face as a family

member will be different from those as a friend and vice versa, many of the issues may be the same for

each of you.

Caring for someone with a mental health illness

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This information is for anyone who gives practical help, care or support, to a relative, partner or friend who has a mental illness. These people are called 'carers' in this resource