We will work with you to help you prioritise your needs as a carer and help to reduce your caring role as much as possible.

We can then help you to access the advice, information and support to best meet the needs of you and your family.

Support to work out what help you need
If you are struggling and know you need support but don’t know what would make a difference, we can help.

Range of contact methods
No matter where you live in Dumfries and Galloway, you can contact us online. We can meet you in your local community, and we are also at the end of a phone if you want to let off steam but don’t want to worry other family members or friends.

Advice and information
We provide advice and information on a wide range of resources and community supports which could help you and your family.

Peer support
We can work with you on a one-to-one basis or as part of a group. We also run events where you can meet other carers and speak to people in similar situations.

Training and development
We offer a range of individual and group training opportunities for carers to build your knowledge, skills and confidence. The learning opportunities we offer are based on what carers tell us they need.

Support to have a life outwith caring
We will support you to balance your caring role with your own needs.

We recognise that every caring situation is different and every carer is different. You may be caring for a:

• son or daughter
• brother or sister
• relative
• friend
• neighbour.

There is a wide range of reasons why they
may not be able to care for themselves.

They might:

• have a physical or learning disability
• misuse alcohol or drugs
• have mental health problems
• have a long-term illness.