Local Carers Centres and Council Services

Tayside is made up of three council areas, Dundee City, Angus, and Perth & Kinross and each area has a dedicated carers centre offering support, advice, and resources to local residents:

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

Support they offer
• Practical, emotional, and peer support
• Help to access other services within the centres such as groupwork, counselling, short breaks and self-directed support
• A variety of groups and events, held within the centre and in local communities
• 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.ukk
Website: www.dundeecarerscentre.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dundeecarerscentre

Carers of Dundee - Young Carers
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

Dundee Dementia Resource Centre
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
Website: www.alzscot.org
To find all Alzheimer support in Dundee see find support section of the website

Angus Carers Centre
Angus Carers Centre is dedicated to improving the quality of life for unpaid carers of all ages across Angus. Their vision is to ensure every carer feels valued, informed, and confident in their caring role, while also being supported to pursue their own goals and wellbeing.

They offer:
• Information and advice to help carers navigate their responsibilities
• Emotional, practical, and social support tailored to individual needs

Whether you're a young carer or an adult supporting a loved one, Angus Carers Centre is here to help you live well, both in and beyond your caring role.

Address: 8 Grant Road, Ground Floor, Arbroath, DD11 1JN
Tel: 01241 439 157
Email: enquiries@anguscarers.org.uk
Website: www.anguscarers.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AngusCarersCentre

PKAVS Carers Hub (Perth & Kinross)
PKAVS provides dedicated support to unpaid carers of all ages across Perth & Kinross, helping them manage the challenges of caring and maintain their own wellbeing.
Adult Carers (25+)

They support adult carers with:
• Information, advice, and advocacy
• Training and events (e.g. stress management, first aid)
• Support groups, one-to-one sessions, therapies, and carer cafés
• Respite services including day clubs, short breaks, and “respitality”

Young Adult Carers (16–25)
They help young adult carers transition into adulthood by offering:
• Social, emotional, and educational support
• One-to-one and group sessions
• Respite breaks and activities
• Advice, information, and signposting to other services

Young Carers (under 18)
Young carers can access:
• Help creating a Young Carer Statement
• Respite and fun activities with other young carers
• School holiday trips and small grants for breaks
• Education support and one-to-one sessions
• Family support and signposting to other services

No matter your age or caring role, PKAVS is here to help you feel supported, connected, and empowered.

Address: Lewis Place, North Muirton, Perth, PH1 3BD
Tel: 01738 567076
Email: admin@pkavs.org.uk
Website: www.pkavscarershub.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PKAVS

Each Health and Social Care Partnership in Tayside offers tailored support and services for unpaid carers. You can find more information, resources, and contact details for your local area by exploring the links below.

Angus Health and Social Care Partnership
Dundee City Council
Perth and Kinross Council

NHS Tayside’s Spiritual Care Department can provide you with support during challenging times. Spiritual care is available to everyone regardless of faith, belief or background. The department has a specialist team which can provide support to patients, staff, carers, families and volunteers across all healthcare settings in Tayside.

Spiritual care provides professional, confidential and non-judgemental support.

For general department enquiries, please contact 01382 423110 (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm) or email tay.wellbeing@nhs.scot.

www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk