PEER SUPPORT

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

There are many carers in the East End of Glasgow. According to one statistic, there are as many carers in the East End of Glasgow as there are in the whole of Edinburgh.

Getting together with other carers can help you realise that others are facing the same challenges as you. It gives an opportunity to share what has helped you, where to go to get help on particular matters, find out more about the condition that your loved one is living with.

We have a number of support groups that meet regularly, some monthly and some twice monthly. See details below.

AUTISM GROUP

Autism support group

Group details:

This group will meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 10 am-12pm. For more information, please contact lorna@eastend-carers.co.uk or call 0141 764 0550.

PAWS

Parents of Adults with Special Needs/Disabilities Group

Group details:

PAWS – (Parents of Adults with Special Needs/Disabilities Group) – This group will meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month from 1-3pm. A light lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact adrienne@eastend-carers.co.uk or call 0141 764 0550.

Carers who are registered with the Carers Hub can also keep connected via our WhatsApp group chats. Just download WhatsApp free-of-charge on your smartphone and text the relevant staff member below.

Our WhatsApp groups enable carers aged 18 or over with similar caring roles to connect and share experiences, resources, ideas and support and to keep up with activities at the centre.

WhatsApp allows you to raise and discuss issues with your peers as they arise and to know that you are not alone.

Carers Hub staff will be on hand to provide answers and ensure that information shared is as accurate as possible and that conversations are relevant and appropriate.

PAWS (Parents of Adults with Special needs): Host – Adrienne: 07966 884814

Autism: Host – Lorna: 07908 993463

Dementia: Host – Adrienne: 07966 884814

Carers’ Wellbeing: Host – Ruth 07908 993456

All users of Carers Hub WhatsApp groups are required to read and agree to the following conditions:

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