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SERVICESAdvocacy / Carer Information & Advice / Carers Break Fund / Carers Relief Fund / Craft Group / Financial Fitness / Group Relaxation Classes (Stepwell In) / Health Checks / One to One Support / Respite / Stress Management (Stepwell In) / Walking Group AdvocacyOne of our staff will be happy to refer you to the Advocacy Project. Carer Information & AdviceStaff at the Carers Centre will provide any information that they can to help the individual. Also by signposting carers to other services in the community. Carers Break FundAvailable to assist with costs of providing breaks for carers. Carers must meet the criteria laid down by the PRTC. Carers Relief FundAvaliable for equipment that will improve the carers quality of life. can be given for washing machines, cookers and beds. Carers must meet the criteria laid down by the PRTC. Craft GroupAs a carer you are welcome to attend the craft group on a Thursday from 1.30pm. Come along and either learn new skills or share the skills you already have. Financial FitnessAre you sure that your benefits are correct and you are receiving what you are entitled to? Financial Fitness hold a surgery in the centre on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. 1pm - 3pm. Group Relaxation Classes (Stepwell In)Our carers are enjoying the benefit from our Group Relaxation Class, come along and join us and our other carers on a Monday afternoon (fortnightly) 1.30pm - 2.30pm). Health ChecksAre you to busy looking after someone else and neglecting yourself. Health Checks are now being undertaken within the centre. These are held fortnightly on a Thursday afternoon. 1pm - 3pm. One to One SupportIf you are looking for support or just to speak to someone, our staff are
here to listen to your needs. Drop in for a coffee and a chat. RespiteWe can help by offering carers a short break. (1 - 4hrs). This will be available to carers while they are participating in the centre activities. Also we can offer this for varied circumstances. If you and you CARED FOR would like the confidence of knowing who is looking after them, then why not take advantage of a trial short break. You can stay with the CARED FOR and see what kind of service is being provided. If you are satisfied then you will have peace of mind to use the service again. Stress Management (Stepwell In)Feeling Stressed Out? The centre provides a 4 week one to one course on Stress Management. This includes Aromatherapy, Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology and various other treatments. Walking GroupThe walking group takes off from Inverclyde Carers Centre on a Monday at 1.30pm. Come along at your own pace. |
