Perth and Kinross Support Group

Perth and Kinross Support Group

My name is Sarah Cox and I am the Carer Support Worker for the Perth and Kinross area.  I work 25 hours a week supporting the family and friends of those who care for someone with a mental illness.  Johanna Wilson, Admin Assistant, works with me in the office every Tuesday and Thursday morning.  I visit carers at home, in the office or at a mutually agreed venue and provide as much information and support as I can.  Several groups are held around Perth and Kinross which I facilitate.  This enables carers to meet others with similar experiences and to talk and exchange views.  At the groups, we sometimes invite speakers to give us greater insight and knowledge, on various mental health topics.  All the groups are friendly, informal and welcome new members. 

We run specialised Education and Information events throughout the year on specific Mental Health topics, such as Medication, Coping Strategies, and Psychological Therapies.  This year there will be sessions on Challenging Behaviour, Criminal Justice and Heart Start.  These events are well attended by carers. All appreciate the information provided and the chance to ask questions. 

In addition to this we do have some more light hearted fun events.  It is important for carers to consider themselves, by looking after their own health and wellbeing.  We have been on garden outings, photographical trips, and had meals together. 

 

 

Some of the Carers who attended the Isle of Skye social lunch

 

We recently have had social lunches at the Kenmore Hotel, Aberfeldy and also the Isle of Skye Hotel in Perth. These events are enjoyable and enable carers, we hope, to have some respite to help them to carry on with their caring role.

If you would like me to visit or if you would like to know more about groups in your area, please get in touch with me on, mobile 07920 490534 or office 01738 562475.  Leave a message if I am not in, and I will get back to you at the earliest opportunity.

 

Perth and Kinross Groups

Perth Support Group - 7.00-9.00pm at The Gateway, North Methven Street, Perth on the Second Monday of every month

Perth Friendship Group - 10.30am at Perth Theatre Café at 10.30am

First Thursday of each month:

Aberfeldy Group - 2.00-4.00pm at, Aberfeldy Health Centre

First Tuesday of every month

Blairgowrie Support Group - 2.30 -4.00pm The Dome

Kinross Support Group - Dobbies 2.30-4.00pm

Crieff Coffee Group - Red Squirrel Café & Gallery 2.30-4.00pm

 

 

 

 

 

The Project is funded by, but is independent of, NHS and local authority services.