The Princess Royal Trust Borders Carers Centre (SCIO)

Many carers find it is very tough to have their voices heard, and often report feeling like they are ‘banging their head off a brick wall”.  The Borders Carers Centre can advocate on your behalf or accompany you to meetings to ensure that you have your say and that you are listened to.   

As a large organisation, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers has a strong voice.  We aim to involve and empower carers to influence National and local policy, as well as being involved in research, development and consultation.

The Borders Carers Centre have access to the latest information and Government legislation, the one point of contact is all that you need  to be kept up to date with the ever-changing world of carers and their rights.

http://www.bordersadvocacy.org.uk/

If you need specific advice relating to NHS, you should speak to Citizens Advice, & ask about PASS (Patient Advice & Support Service).

‘I realised it was important to arrange Power of Attorney - for both of us.  I would have been lost and afraid without the helping hand of the Carers Centre”

Help with completing complex documents can often be the 'lifeline' carers need when they are thrust in to a new world.