Aims:
To provide a free, confidential, independent and impartial service for carers and former carers living in the Scottish Borders.
Services provided:
- Advice and information on services, benefits, respite, holidays and support groups
- Emotional support
- Short Breaks Fund (up to £300)
- Emergency Card Scheme
- Advocacy
- Help to access services
- Support groups
- Home visits
- Training
- Social activities.
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 10.00am – 2.00pm.
Outside these hours, please contact Social Work outside office hours on 01896 752 111. Trained operators will log your call and relay your message to someone who can help. If it is a medical emergency, call NHS 24 on 08454 242 424 or, if the medical emergency is urgent, call 999.
Address
Brewery Brig
Low Buckholmside
Galashiels
TD1 1RT
Phone: 01896 752 431
Website: http://www.borderscarerscentre.co.uk
