Virtual Carers Centre

What is an ACSP, why do you need one, how can it help and how do you go about getting one.

Explore what financial support adult unpaid carers are entitled to.

What is Community Care and how do you access it in Moray.

Understand why someone might fall, what you can do to reduce the likelihood of it happening and where to get help if required.

A brief insight into negativity and how to make a positive change.

Discover useful tips and techniques to help manage those times you feel anxious, stressed or just generally out of balance with life.

Discover how to cope with basic emergency first aid situations.

The what, why and how of guardianship.

Back injuries happen when you least expect them. This booklet will help you be more aware of your back and keeping it healthy.

The what, why and how of establishing Power of Attorney.

Sample Advance Statement document.

Sample Advance Directive document.

A brief look at relevant legislation that impacts unpaid carers.

How to make a complaint if you are unhappy with the support you have received from the service.

Explore how to employ a personal assistant to support the person you care for with day-to-day activities.

What needs to happen initially when someone dies.

This booklet will explain why it‘s important to plan in advance and prevent the ‘daze‘ that often descends when end of life is near. 

Simple instructions on how to access Zoom meetings.

 This booklet will help you understand the concept of Emergency Planning and how it can be of benefit to you, those you care for and anyone else involved. 

 In this day and age it is more important than ever to keep an eye on finances. This booklet will help you do just that and steer you in the direction of further support if you need it. 

Text 999 for help in an emergency.  If you are finding it hard to hear or speak, sending a text in an emergency may be your best way to attract help. 

Finding a residential care home in Scotland.

Discover the importance of finding time to put your own needs first occasionally.