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Carers Link provides information and support to unpaid carers who live in East Dunbartonshire or care for someone who lives in East Dunbartonshire.

If you look after a family member or friend who cannot manage without your support, you are a carer. You may be “doing what anyone would do”, but we can help you.

You may simply be looking for some information, or you may go on to access advocacy, one-to-one support or our sessions and groups for carers. However large or small your query, we’re here to help. If you would like us to get in touch with you just fill in our self referral form, and we will be in touch.

You can find out more about the difference that Carers Link can make by watching our video – simply click on the button on the left.

No matter who you are or who you care for, Carers Link is here to support you

Who is a carer

Anyone who provides (or intends to provide) care for another person is a carer. The exceptions to this are if the only reason for providing care is that the person is under 18, or if you are caring because you  have a contract or as voluntary work.

You can be caring for someone for any number of hours, and you do not need to be providing a substantial amount of care on a regular basis.

A young carer is any carer who is under the age of 18, or who is 18 or over and still attending school.

Latest News Updates

The life of a young adult carer

Sam cares for his younger brother, Ben. Sam is now in his final year at college and has been living away from home. His caring role has diminished while at college, but he will be returning home in the summer and will be on standby to resume caring for his brother, alongside his parents.   …

How to get started when you become a carer

Whether you have recently become a carer or have been caring for many years, it can sometimes be difficult to even know even where to start and what services and support are available to suit your individual situation and needs. Liz Dennis is a carer for her husband who was diagnosed with dementia in 2023, …

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☕☕ Our next Kirkintilloch Carer Cafe 🧑‍🤝‍🧑takes place on 28 October 2024 at 2:30pm. It's a chance to share your experience with other carers and take some time for you. ☕☕Please book here 👉👉https://carerslink.org.uk/events/kirkintilloch-carer-cafe-2024-10-28/ #kirkintillochcarercafe #carerslinked ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you have a bit of spare time you'd like to use for yourself doing something meaningful? OR Are you looking to add experience to your CV?ORDo you need experience for your Personal Statement? ORAre you planning to do a Duke of Edinburgh Award? OREast Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action are running a Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Friday 1st November in the EDVA office, 18 Townhead Kirkintilloch G66 1NL, and lots of organisations looking for volunteers will be present. Come along and chat and find out more about what the organisations can offer you. No need to book just turn up during the two slots 10am-12noon or 2pm-4pm. If you're thinking about volunteering but can't make this meeting, Jo, our employability coordinator can meet you, find out what you're interested in, and give you lots of information - just email enquiry@carerslink.org.uk or call 0800 975 2131. ... See MoreSee Less
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📢📢Are you looking for work? 👩‍💼👨‍💼📢📢Are you a carer thinking of returning to work or maybe you are working and struggling? Our employability project aims to support young adult carers and other carers of working age to seek opportunities to study, volunteer or gain employment.Carers Link can support you with preparing a CV, confidence building and more. 👉👉Drop in and meet Jo our Employability Co-ordinator and chat through some options👈👈 What: LEP Employability DayWhen: Wednesday 6th November 10.30am-1.30pmWhere: Kirkintilloch Campus, 50 Southbank Road, G66 1NH ... See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming Events

We are normally open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.00 pm, but appointments (by phone or online) out with these hours can be arranged. Currently mail is not being picked up from the office on a regular basis so if possible please email or phone us. During evenings and weekends, if you or someone you know requires urgent social work support, please call 0800 811 505.

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Carers Link is a Registered Charity NO. SC034447 and Registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee Number 270702