Support for Carers
Carers need support and relief from the pressures of caring for others. The following services are designed with carers in mind.
Carers may also be able to claim extra benefits and allowances. For more information see Money and Benefits
| Alzheimer Scotland-Action on Dementia 5 New Street, Bridge of Allan, Stirling FK9 4NZ tel: 01786 831171 email | type of organisation: voluntary who is it for: anyone with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their carers. |
| Counselling and Support Service for Alcohol and Drugs 13 Pitt Terrace, Stirling FK8 2EZ tel: 01786 450 721 email | type of organisation: voluntary who is it for: people with alcohol or substance use problems, and their carers. |
| Crossroads Care Attendant Scheme (Stirling) Old Lodge, Orchard House, 9 Union Street, Stirling FK8 1PA tel: 01786 464380 email | type of organisation: voluntary who is it for: older people and their carers. |
| Crossroads Care Attendant Scheme (West Stirlingshire) 14 Buchanan Street, Balfron G63 0TT tel: 01360 449400 email | type of organisation: voluntary who is it for: older people and their carers. |
| Forth Valley Macular Disease Support Group C/o 16 Graham Avenue, Larbert FK5 4PF tel: 01324 553361 email | type of organisation: voluntary who is it for: people who are blind or visually impaired (particularly older people) and their carers |
| Joint Dementia Initiative (Short Breaks Scheme) Dollar Park, Camelon Road, Falkirk FK1 5RU tel: 01324 501730 email | type of organisation: local authority who is it for: people with dementia and their carers. |
| Joint Dementia Initiative: Services for All Age Groups Dollar Park, Camelon Road, Falkirk FK1 5RU tel: 01324 501730 email | type of organisation: local authority who is it for: people with dementia and their carers. |
| National Schizophrenic Fellowship (Scotland) Claremont House, 130 East Claremont Street, Edinburgh EH7 4LB tel: 0131 557 8969 email | type of organisation: voluntary who is it for: people with mental health problems and their carers. |
| PAMIS Profound and Multiple Impairment Service Springfield House 15/16 Springfield Iniversity of Dundee Dundee DD1 4JE tel: 01384 345 154 email | type of organisation: local authority funded
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| SDAMH, Stirling & District Association for Mental Health 19 Dean Crescent, Riverside Stirling FK8 1UR tel: 01786 451203 email | type of organisation: voluntary who is it for: people with mental health problems. |
| Stirling Carers' Centre 65-69 Barnton Street, Stirling FK8 1HH tel: 01786 447003 email | type of organisation: voluntary who is it for: people who care for someone with a disability, illness or who is frail |
| The Bank Project Unit 12, Back O’Hill Industrial Estate, Back O’Hill Road, Stirling FK8 1SH tel: 01786 450086 email | type of organisation: voluntary |
| Town Break Drop In Stirling Baptist Church, Murray Place, Stirling FK8 1WA tel: 01786 465178 email | type of organisation: voluntary who is it for: people with dementia and their carers. |
