Connecting Carers
| Service Details | Service Information |
|---|---|
| Service name | Connecting Carers |
| Address |
5 Tulloch Street |
| Town | Dingwall |
| Postcode | IV15 9JY |
| Telephone number | 01463 723560 |
| Website | www.connectingcarers.org.uk |
| Health board area | Highland |
| Local authority area | Highland |
| Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) area | Highland |
| Catchment Area | Highland |
| Type of service | Voluntary |
| Nature of service | Community Based |
| Referrals | Any Agency, Self Referral, GP, Health Professional, Social Work |
| Client access (please select all that apply) | Under 16s, 16-18, 18+, Non-gender specific, Couples, Women with children, Couples with children, Men with children |
| Service Access | |
| Opening days and times |
Monday:
10.00am - 4pm
Tuesday: 10.00am - 4pm Wednesday: 10.00am - 4pm Thursday: 10.00am - 4pm Friday: 10.00am - 4pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
| Service access | No Appointment Required, Home Visits, Contact Address Required |
| Telephone helpline | 01463 723560 |
| Advice and information | Yes |
| Family services | |
| Family services | Yes |
| Family services options | Parent/child support, Carer support groups, Respite for carers - as part of the service, Respite for carers - by referral |
| Mental health service | |
| Mental health: does your service provide mental health support and advice? | Yes |
| Mental health support options | As part of the service |
| Mental health support option types | Depression, Anxiety/Phobic disorder, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Self Harming, Eating Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, Personality disorder |
| Rehabilitation and other services | |
| Rehabilitation and other services provided | Advocacy, Drop-in sessions, Education and Training, Education and training (by referral), Engage Volunteers, Engage peer volunteers, Talks/training, Stalls at exhibitions/seminars |
| Needle exchange | No |
| Further information | Connecting Carers aims to: • improve recognition, support and services for anyone living with the challenges of caring for someone in the Highlands • support carers to be key partners in the planning and delivery of health and social care • empower carer to manage their caring role and have a life outside caring, through Carers Support Plans • keep carers informed through the Network Bulletin and a range of other channels. We can help carers find what they need through information, signposting, grants for short breaks, drop-in groups, training and craft sessions. |