A Guide toCarers Resource Service

in Aberdeen

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VSA Carers Resource Servicecan be contacted at the following locations:

Adult Carers ServiceVSA Head Office

38 Castle Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5YU01224 212021 | Carers.Info@vsa.org.uk

Royal Cornhill Hospital

Clerkseat Building, Royal Cornhill HospitalAberdeen, AB25 2ZH

01224 557868 | Carers.Info@vsa.org.uk

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VSA Carers Resource Service isprovided on behalf of

Aberdeen City Council

1 person in 10 in Aberdeen has an unpaid caring role, meaning that almost 20,000 people in the area are informal or

unpaid Carers.

Registered in Scotland as Aberdeen Association of Social Service operating as VSA

Company Registration Number 18487; Registered Scottish Charity Number SC 012950

Head Office: 38 Castle Street, Aberdeen AB11 5YU

Do you have a caring role?

Anyone of any age who helps arelative, friend or neighbour who cannot manage without their support has taken on an unpaid caring role in addition to their existing commitments. Some people have just started looking after someone, others have looked after someone all their life. Many care for more than one person, and sometimes their own health is affected. VSA Carers Resource Service provides information, advice and support to local Carers and Carergroups.

Carers need:

Information and advice

Emotional support

Recognition of the value of their contribution

Sign posting to other appropriate services

Carers assessment

Direct support to access resources that meet their individual need(s)

VSA Carers Resource Service is committed to:

Promoting a greater awareness of the role of unpaid Carers and their needs

Identifying hidden Carers

Providing support and information

Helping improve access to existing resources

Having Carers recognised as equal partners in care

Services we provide:

Confidential advice, support and information on wide range of topics

Carers News - a local newsletter for Carers

Access to charitable grants

Carers Forums

Support groups for Carers

Access to training and learning opportunities

Signposting to other organisations

If you would like more information on any Carers services or in an alternative format or language, please contact us:

Telephone #: 01224 212021Email: Carers.Info@vsa.org.uk

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Our service supportscarers of all ages.