Carer Support

We offer support to individuals from ages 8 to 90+ years old who find themselves in an unpaid carers role. Our service is designed to cater to the unique needs of carers, ensuring they receive the information, resources, and help they deserve.

Support we offer
Practical, emotional, and peer support
Help to access other services within the centres such as groupwork, counselling, short breaks and Self-directed Support
Offer a variety of groups and events, held within the centre and in local communities
Offer learning, training, and accreditation opportunities
Help to access other organisations

Address: Seagate House, 132-134 Seagate, Dundee, DD1 2HB
Tel: 01382 200 422
Email: centre@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk
Website: www.dundeecarerscentre.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dundeecarerscentre

Wellbeing & Social Support for anyone affected by cancer in the heart of Dundee.

Tel: 01382 525395
Address: 31 SOUTH TAY ST.
Website: CANDU (cancerdundee.org)
Email: info@cancerdundee.org

Provide information, support, advice and resources for young carers, youth support services and schools.

Schools information portal - you can access information on young carer support available in schools across Dundee.
Email: support@carersofdundee.org
Tel: 01382 200422
Website: www.carersofdundee.org/carers/young-carers

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 to those you are being a carer to someone living with mental illness.

Our Carer Support team provide a safe space where carers can talk about their needs without judgement. We identify and develop coping skills and strategies to support you.

Tel: 0131 563 0223
Email: tayside@changemh.org
Website: www.changemh.org/carer-support

The centre aims to support people with dementia, their families, relatives and friends at any stage of the illness. The following support is on offer:

• Information and advice
• Community activities for people with dementia and carers
• Peer support groups
• Day care

Address: Alzheimer Scotland, 9 Morgan Street, Dundee DD4 6QE
Tel: 01382 210 200
Email: dundeeservice@alzscot.org
Website: www.alzscot.org  
To find all Alzheimer support in Dundee see find support section of the website

This team offers community based holistic health and wellbeing checks and health consultations to those at higher risk of health inequalities e.g: those affected by substance use, homelessness, mental health and wellbeing issues, carers, offenders and prison leavers. The nurses offer person centred information, advice and support, as well as referral and/or signposting to other services and supports. They can also deliver stress management courses to support self-management of mental wellbeing. For those who need support to engage independently with other services or positive community-based activities, this can be offered by a Keep Well Associate Practitioner.

Tel: 01382 443523 or 01382 424 052
Email: tay.keepwelldundee@nhs.scot
Website: www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk

The centre in Dundee is a space for being together or for a moment alone, for getting going again or for meeting people who just get it.  All cancer support specialists have expert knowledge about cancer and treatment, and many are NHS-trained.

Support is available for family and friends, Maggie's can help you find ways to have difficult conversations and support you as you come to terms with changes in your life.  No appointment is required, they are open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Address: Ninewells Hospital, Tom McDonald Ave, Dundee, DD2 1NH
Tel: 01382 632999
Email: dundee@maggies.org
Website: www.maggies.org

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.

Tel: 01382 223 487
Email: dundee.carers@penumbra.org.uk
Website: www.penumbra.org.uk
Age: 16 years and over

In Scotland it is estimated there are between 700,000 and 800,000 people of all ages who provide unpaid care for a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour who needs assistance due to a physical or mental illness, disability, age or addiction-related health problems.

Access to breaks from caring provides a much-needed release from the physical and emotional demands of the caring situation and can help carers achieve better balance in their lives by looking after their own health and wellbeing.

Tel: 01383 622462
Email: office@sharedcarescotland.com
Website: www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk