Carers' Connection - January 2024

Carers’ Connection January 2024 I can’t believe that as I write this introduction another year is drawing to a close - and what a busy year it has been!

The team and I would like to thank all of you who have worked with us over the year for your continued support and for giving up your very valuable time to attend groups, meetings, and events. We now have our latest carers’ survey results in, so I wanted to give you an update about some new things on the horizon which meet your suggestions.

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We will be expanding the Wee Blether groups for carers aged 55+ across more areas of the city. The times for the Bon Accord Wee Blether on Fridays will stay the same as at present (12-2) as that is what most of you have requested. We have also submitted a funding application which, if successful, will enable us to offer further Wee Blether groups to adult carers under 50 and transitioning young adult carers.

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A successful funding application will enable us to deliver more doorstep breaks to carers through our Respitality service.

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We are in talks with funders about future art projects and will update you all in due course.

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Our Parent Carer Support Group at Tillydrone Community Hub has been a great success. The group has been increased from monthly to fortnightly, and we also have a new Kinship Carer Support Group starting this month. You will find all the details on pages 11-12.

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We are looking to start an evening Wellbeing group at the office, one Tuesday per month from 6-7.30pm.

To note your interest, please contact Teresa Massie (details on page 2).

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We are always happy to look at a carers’ focus group but in the past carers felt it too difficult to attend an additional meeting. Instead, we have continued to gather your input through surveys and our regular carers’ groups. However, should you wish to be involved in a focus group please contact us with your details so we can update you about this.

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Courses for carers – As a carer, you can be supported through an SVQ. If interested, please speak to your support worker, or give the office a call.

Quarriers has a wealth of online training that carers can access, so just let us know if this is something that interests you.

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We continue to roll out the Creative Breaks funding that enables you to take a break from your caring role.

We also support you with adult carer support plans, which, if meet the eligibility criteria, go forward for SDS consideration.

I wish you all a healthy and peaceful 2024.

Joanna McPherson, Service Coordinator Stay up to date with all the latest news on our Facebook page. The page is public, and you don’t need to have a Facebook account to access it: www.facebook.com/ aberdeencarerssupportservice 1

Meet the team

Joanna McPherson Service Coordinator

Andrew Falconer Team Leader Tel: 07917 521268 Email: andrew.falconer@ quarriers.org.uk

Susan Middler Digital and Community Inclusion Worker Tel: 07917 521886 Email: susan.middler@ quarriers.org.uk

Kyle Fitzpatrick Senior Administrator/ Triage Worker Tel: 07554 555027 Email: kyle.fitzpatrick@ quarriers.org.uk

Nicola Black Administrator Tel: 07917 521879 Email: nicola.black@ quarriers.org.uk

Ann Ross Administrator Tel: 07917 521869 Email: ann.ross@ quarriers.org.uk

Natalia Beaton Family Wellbeing Worker (Health and Wellbeing) Tel: 07917 052551 Email: natalia.beaton@ quarriers.org.uk

Louisa Donaldson Carer Advisor Tel: 07917 521885 Email: louisa.donaldson@ quarriers.org.uk

Elaine Dukes Parent Carer Advisor Tel: 07917 521852 Email: elaine.dukes@ quarriers.org.uk

Lauren Gardiner Family Wellbeing Worker (Respitality) Tel 07917 521874 Email: lauren.gardiner@ quarriers.org.uk

Mairi Lorimer Family Wellbeing Worker Tel 07917 521862 mairi.lorimer@ quarriers.org.uk

Teresa Massie Carer Advisor (Enhanced Carer Support) Tel: 07917 521853 Email: teresa.massie@ quarriers.org.uk

Loreena Piffre Family Wellbeing Worker (Enhanced Carer Support) Tel 07551 018643 loreena.piffre@ quarriers.org.uk

Anna Schmitt Family Wellbeing Worker (Respitality) Tel 07917 051489 Email: anna.schmitt@ quarriers.org.uk

Sharon Thom Family Wellbeing Worker (Triage) Tel 07939 173970 Email: sharon.thom@ quarriers.org.uk

Mackenzie Wilder Family Wellbeing Worker (Diversity and Inclusion) Tel 07586 564203 Email: mackenzie. wilder@quarriers.org.uk

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Back of the net!

Respitality

Through Shared Care Scotland’s Respitality scheme, some lovely breaks and experiences are donated by businesses and made available to carers, such as afternoon teas, distillery tours, and cottage or glamping pod stays.

Although there may be certain things the carer has to pay for, depending on the break - for instance transport or meals - if extra costs create a barrier to a carer accepting a Respitality break, combining it with Creative Breaks funding could be an option.

In October, Teresa and Susan scored when they attended Aberdeen’s Third Sector Mental Health & Wellbeing Forum at Pittodrie Stadium. They were given a fantastic welcome by staff and learned all about the work of Aberdeen FC Community Trust, Fountain of Love Church, and Healthy Minds Aberdeen. Networking with these organisations was hugely productive and they gathered lots of useful information to pass on to carers. A win-win situation!

Most of the breaks available to our carers will be at locations outside of Aberdeen until we are able to secure donations from local businesses.

To determine which of our carers the breaks are best suited to we are inviting you to subscribe to our Respitality emails. These will contain details of what’s available, and you can then reply to let us know which break you are interested in. We will allocate the breaks on a first come, first served basis.

Cash for Kids

To subscribe, please send your full name to respitalityaberdeen@quarriers.org.uk.

If don’t have email, you can call us any time on 01224 914035 to find out what’s available.

New legislation

Before winter set in, Northsound Radio’s Cash for Kids Coat Appeal enabled us to distribute Primark vouchers to struggling families across Aberdeen. Receiving a £50 voucher per child allowed parents to buy much-needed coats, winter woollies and bedding.

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The Carer’s Leave Act 2023, which will come into force on 6 April 2024, is a new law that will give employees the right to take up to one week of unpaid carer’s leave per year. To be entitled to the provision, employees need to be providing long term care.

Read more here https://bit.ly/3GQF4X2

Thank you so much for this.

You have no idea how much this has helped me out!

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Connecting Through Creativity

The mane event!

Thanks to Buttle UK, a charity that provides financial grants to children in need, Morgan and Brandon benefitted from a series of horse-riding lessons at Aberdeen Riding Club in Peterculter, a unique organisation in Aberdeen City that aims to make horses accessible to all.

Mum Emma said, “They absolutely loved their first session and got so much out of it. Their horses were called Hagrid and JR, and they were so calm. The kids really enjoyed brushing and riding them. Thank you.”

Avenue, a charity that provides support to families and individuals across north east Scotland, with a focus on relationships, wellbeing, and children, have been hosting weekly Connecting Through Creativity sessions at our office.

The CashBack: Connecting Through Creativity scheme is funded by CashBack for Communities and supported by their partner organisation, Inspiring Scotland. This is a unique Scottish Government programme which takes criminal assets recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act and invests them in projects delivering positive futures for young people.

Respite flat

Participants have been taking part in a range of activities which lets them try different ways of expressing themselves.

Avenue’s friendly team is supporting participants to stretch their imaginations and take risks using creative and fun activities, developing ways to explore their emotions and above all have the freedom to be themselves. The project aims to have a lasting impact on those involved, helping to turn young people’s lives around and provide them with the opportunity to gain confidence and move towards more positive destinations.

Are you in need of a break?

The carers’ respite flat at Chapelton just five miles south of Aberdeen - is still available to unpaid carers aged 55+ who are caring for someone in Aberdeen City and need some time out. Speak to your Care Manager, Family Wellbeing Worker or Carer Advisor about booking a stay at the property.

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Patio perfection Family Wellbeing Worker Kath raises a glass to Bert’s fabulous furniture!

“When I first met with Bert, we discussed his support needs. It was evident that he didn’t have much time to himself, but he was happy to be there for his wife, Gladys. They had done a lot together before her health became an issue. He spoke about missing the things they did - holidays and the like - so I mentioned the Scottish Government’s Time to Live fund. I explained that any funding awarded didn’t have to be used for a break; that it could be used for anything that would give him a bit of a lift or help him in his caring role. Bert immediately mentioned garden furniture and said that’s what he’d spend the money on - that it would be like having a wee holiday in itself, being able to take Gladys out to sit in the sun with a cup of tea.”

Bert says, “I had previously bought a canvas chair for Gladys but unfortunately it didn’t provide enough support for her back, so I was grateful to be awarded the Time to Live funding. I took a quick run out to the Mains of Drum Garden Centre near Drumoak, where I found some lovely furniture that was ideal for our patio. The assistant said they would provide free delivery to Aberdeen, and - even better - the furniture was in the sale! With the funding I was able to purchase two sturdy, comfortable chairs, cushions, a table, and a large rain cover. There was even a bit of money left over which I used to buy weedkiller to keep our patio looking good, and some Baby Bio for my houseplants. I’m over the

moon with the garden furniture. Gladys and I can’t really go on holidays now and this means she can sit outside, so we are both delighted. A big thank you to Kath and the Respitality team for their help and support!”

Project VIVID A new and innovative Aberdeen-based project is aiming to provide better targeted support for local communities, quicker help during emergency situations, and more efficient energy usage to save money.

other emergency situations. VIVID will also request feedback from participants on the effectiveness of the approach.

The project is being run in conjunction with core partners Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks, Quarriers, Aberdeen City Council, and CGI (data experts). The aim is to eventually take the principles established in VIVID and allow residents and customers GB-wide to have these opportunities.

The project is called VIVID (Vulnerability Identification Via Informative Data), and it aims to unlock the power of data gathered by smart meters and other public sources to identify where timely, useful, and sometimes critical help should be deployed. This help and support could be anything from financial help, money saving measures, and low carbon technologies to additional safety and resilience measures, as well as faster help during power cuts or

If this is something you would like to learn more about, please contact Kyle Fitzpatrick on 07554 555027 / kyle.fitzpatrick@quarriers. org.uk 5

Festive round up

Carers got into the Christmas spirit at our monthly Coffee & Crafts session, creating these fab wine bottle covers! If you’d like to get creative and meet fellow carers over a coffee, just contact Mairi to book your place. You will find details of all our groups on pages 11-12.

Our Men’s Group enjoyed a festive lunch with Teresa and Susan in the lovely surroundings of the Park Café at Hazlehead. The group, for our registered male carers, meets monthly and we encourage men of all ages to attend for peer support and to make new friends.

For dates and times see pages 11-12.

Mackenzie enjoyed a lovely Christmas lunch at Mastrick’s Grays Inn with members of the Middlefield Wee Blether group. Look how well they rocked their Christmas jumpers and festive headgear! The Wee Blether scheme aims to bring individuals, including carers, aged 55+ together for company and a chat, addressing isolation and building links into the community.

At our final Parent Carer Support Group of 2023, attendees enjoyed delicious food catered for us by Rosie’s Café, a wee Christmas gift each, and pulling crackers with silly jokes that made everyone groan!

As well as the Middlefield group, a Wee Blether also currently takes place at the Bon Accord Centre, but further groups will be set up this year. Free soup and hot drinks are on offer, and staff can signpost you to other groups and activities within each area. You are welcome to bring your cared-for along with you, and transport can be arranged if required. Get in touch with us at the office if you would like more info on these groups.

The group, for parent carers to come together to chat, share information and support each other, as well as receive advice and signposting from our Parent Carer Advisor takes place fortnightly at Tillydrone Community Campus. Please contact Elaine if you’d like to attend, or for further information: 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk 6

Festive round up

Although we received fewer toys from the Cash for Kids Mission Christmas Appeal this year, we were still able to distribute a variety of gifts to children with additional support needs, and those whose families would find it difficult to afford presents. Gifts included toiletries, footballs, dolls, remote control cars, books, jigsaw puzzles and construction toys.

We hope the children had as much fun with them as our office elves Mairi, Teresa and Mackenzie did when sorting through them!

A big thank you to Aberdeen Performing Arts for once again gifting us some theatre tickets and allowing us to treat several carers and their children to ‘the pantomime of their dreams’, Sleeping Beauty. The spectacular panto, which starred award-winning comedy actor and writer Greg McHugh, was packed with magic, music, and comedy.

Our team gathered at the office in midDecember to enjoy a lovely lunch and fun games. In lieu of Secret Santa gifts, we made a group donation to Age Scotland. This funded the equivalent of 30 friendship calls to older people for whom receiving a telephone call may have been the only friendly voice they heard over the festive season. We hope this reassured them that there are people out there who care.

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Police impersonation fraud Disabled Persons Railcard

Sadly, Police Scotland has seen a rise in scammers impersonating police officers.

Here is some advice on checking an officer’s identity.

If Police Scotland contact you, they will do so in person, by phone, or by email. This will depend on the circumstances surrounding why they need to contact you. If an officer contacts you in person, they’ll show you their police warrant card. This is proof of their identity and authority, and you can verify this by dialling 101. If an officer needs to speak to you on the phone or by email, they’ll identify themselves clearly. They will never:

Did you know that ScotRail and other train providers across the UK offer a third discount on train fares to those with disabilities? To get the card the person must be in receipt of certain benefits. Those with a sensory impairment or epilepsy are also eligible.

Railcard holders can travel anywhere in the UK with the card and, if they travel with a friend or family member, they also get a discounted fare.

The card costs £20 for 1 year or £54 for three years and you can find out more here: www.scotrail.co.uk/tickets/ railcards/disabled-persons-railcard

Age Scotland helpline

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ask you for your bank details or PIN

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ask you to transfer funds to another account

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ask you to hand over cash or bank cards to a courier

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ask you to pay a fine or a fee to them or a third party over the phone or online

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ask you for remote access to your computer, passwords, or log on details over the phone or online

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ask you to register personal details in an attachment they send or website they direct towards

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ask you to ‘assist’ in an investigation by doing any of the above

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communicate in an abusive, threatening, or coercive manner

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ask you to click on a hyperlink to participate in an investigation

Remember, if you’re unsure about whether the person you’re dealing with is a genuine police officer, stop and call 101 to check their identity. You should also contact 101 if you think you’ve been a victim of fraud.

The Age Scotland helpline is a free, confidential phone service offering advice and support to older people, their carers, and families across Scotland.

Feeling anxious or struggling to cope?

Their skilled advisers provide information and advice on a range of topics such as your rights, entitlements, energy advice, housing (including home adaptations and mobility), and benefit checks. They also provide friendship for times when you just need a friendly chat.

Visit www.nhsinform. scot/mindtomind

Call 0800 12 44 222. It’s free, and available Monday - Friday from 9am-5pm.

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Living Well Project As well as hosting Living Well Cafés for those with memory loss and their loved ones, the Living Well Project has, since 2010, provided a befriending service to older people in the north of Aberdeen. The service has been on hold over recent times, but they are now rebuilding it and are looking to accept new referrals. At the moment, they can help those over the age of 65 who are lonely or isolated and live in Bridge of Don, Dyce, Bucksburn, Newhills and Kingswells. A person can refer themselves or be referred by a relative, a friend, or by a professional such as a doctor, nurse, link practitioner or care manager.

contact which brings companionship, interest and fun and adds social normality to a person’s life.

Referring is simple – you can call them on 01224 712808 and they will complete a referral form over the phone. Alternatively, they can send you a referral form by post or email, or you can download one at https://thelivingwellproject.org.uk/befriending/

Befriending is offered to alleviate feelings of isolation and loneliness resulting from a lack of opportunity to meet people for social contact, make friends, and have someone to talk to. Isolation and loneliness can affect anyone for many different reasons – family living at a distance, experience of bereavements, or frail health restricting lifestyle and activities. Befriending provides safe, reliable, one-to-one friendly social

If you are looking to organise a befriender and don’t live in any of the areas mentioned above, you could contact Aberdeen Linking Lives. Their carefully selected, trained, and vetted volunteers provide friendship and support to adults through weekly home visits or telephone calls. Visit https://linkinglives.uk/project/aberdeen/

Carers’ Corner Horrible Dream

Huge thanks to Linde Bremner for submitting these emotionally charged and thought-provoking poems, which we are sure will resonate with many of you.

I wish I could wake up from this horrible dream A voice in my head just wants to scream My husband and I have been married for 50 years and more Our lives have changed, that’s for sure Our conversations are nothing at all Does he feel the emptiness I feel?

Does he even know how much he has changed?

I guess it’s my job to keep things the same.

Other people say how well he is doing.

They don’t see what I see. So, I smile and say I agree.

I hide my tears and try to find some positive ground But it’s hard to do day by day, as I have found.

He has lost so much, but not even aware.

Which I’m thankful for.

This illness is cruel in so many ways.

Let us pray they find a cure someday.

If you have a photo, poem, useful info for carers, or anything else carer-related, that you would like to submit for a future edition, please send it to susan.middler@ quarriers.org.uk “My name is Linde. My husband Adam was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s two years ago.

The journey so far has not been without its challenges. I wrote these poems on days when I just sat there wondering, ‘Is this our lives now, taken by this cruel illness?’”

The Mirror I look in the mirror and what do I see?

Old eyes looking back at me The life I had is slipping away But Alzheimer’s, it seems, is here to stay The illness is not mine you see But everything seems to fall back on me I hope someday they find a cure Cause living with this is hard for sure.

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Creative Breaks Heather Heather enjoyed a four-day break to Dublin with her husband and one of their grandsons, Lennon.

“Just to let you know we had a fantastic four-day break, taking the train up to Belfast and hopping on and off the open top tour bus to see all the places of interest.

Lennon was super excited to visit Dublin Zoo.”

Louise The Moray coast was the go-to destination for Louise and family.

“After a difficult trip to Cullen we went away later in the holidays to Findhorn me, my son Stuart, husband Andrew and sister Lorraine – where we had a much more settled break. It’s always positive for us to have Lorraine with us as an extra pair of hands so that we can get a break as well.

a little of his fear of dogs, as you can see from the picture on the beach. There was a time we thought we would never get him on sand again! We also enjoyed a trip on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway.

We really appreciated the funding, and it helped us make the most of our summer.”

“Stuart was relaxed in Findhorn. We had lovely weather, the beaches were quiet, and he even managed to overcome

Missed an edition?

Backdated copies of Carers’ Connection are available to read via our Virtual Carers Centre: https://carers.quarriers.org.uk/aberdeen-carers 10

Carers’ groups Date and time

Session

February Monday 5 February 11am - 1pm

Monday Men’s Group – A chance for unpaid male carers to meet others in a similar situation. Contact Teresa Massie on 07917 521853 / teresa.massie@quarriers.org.uk

Monday 5 February 10–11.30am

Kinship Carer Support Group - Drop in for a cuppa and a chat with a focus on Kinship Support. Manor Park Hub, Manor Park Primary School, Danestone Circle, Aberdeen, AB16 7YB. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

Tuesday 6 February 11am – 1pm

Coffee & Crafts - Get creative and meet fellow carers over a coffee. Bring your own projects if you wish, but we do have some craft materials available. To book your place, contact Mairi Lorimer on 07917 521862 / mairi.lorimer@quarriers.org.uk

Tuesday 13 February 10.30am – 12.30pm

Parent Carer Support Group - Share information, support each other and receive advice and signposting. Donbank Room, Tillydrone Community Campus, 52 Hayton Road, Aberdeen AB24 2UY. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

Tuesday 13 February 2–4pm

Moving On - A group for those whose caring relationship has changed, perhaps due to the person you cared for passing away or moving into full-time care.

Contact 01224 914036 / natalia.beaton@quarriers.org.uk if you wish to attend.

Monday 19 February 10–11.30am

Kinship Carer Support Group - Drop in for a cuppa and a chat with a focus on Kinship Support. Manor Park Hub, Manor Park Primary School, Danestone Circle, Aberdeen, AB16 7YB. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

Monday 26 February 10–11.30am

Kinship Carer Support Group - Drop in for a cuppa and a chat with a focus on Kinship Support. Manor Park Hub, Manor Park Primary School, Danestone Circle, Aberdeen, AB16 7YB. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

Tuesday 27 February 10.30am – 12.30pm

Parent Carer Support Group - Share information, support each other and receive advice and signposting. Donbank Room, Tillydrone Community Campus, 52 Hayton Road, Aberdeen AB24 2UY. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

Wednesday 28 February 11am - 1pm

Connexions - A closed group for women in need of mental health support. If you wish to attend, please contact 07917 521853 / teresa.massie@quarriers.org.uk

March Monday 4 March 10–11.30am

Kinship Carer Support Group - Drop in for a cuppa and a chat with a focus on Kinship Support. Manor Park Hub, Manor Park Primary School, Danestone Circle, Aberdeen, AB16 7YB. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

Monday 4 March 11am - 1pm

Monday Men’s Group – A chance for unpaid male carers to meet others in a similar situation. Contact Teresa Massie on 07917 521853 / teresa.massie@quarriers.org.uk

Tuesday 5 March 11am – 1pm

Coffee & Crafts - Get creative and meet fellow carers over a coffee. Bring your own projects if you wish, but we do have some craft materials available.

To book your place, contact Mairi Lorimer on 07917 521862 / mairi.lorimer@quarriers.org.uk

Monday 11 March 10–11.30am

Kinship Carer Support Group - Drop in for a cuppa and a chat with a focus on Kinship Support. Manor Park Hub, Manor Park Primary School, Danestone Circle, Aberdeen, AB16 7YB. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

Tuesday 12 March 10.30am – 12.30pm

Parent Carer Support Group - Share information, support each other and receive advice and signposting. Donbank Room, Tillydrone Community Campus, 52 Hayton Road, Aberdeen AB24 2UY. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

Tuesday 12 March 2-4pm

Moving On - A group for those whose caring relationship has changed, perhaps due to the person you cared for passing away or moving into full-time care.

Contact 01224 914036 / natalia.beaton@quarriers.org.uk if you wish to attend.

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Date and time

Session

Monday 18 March 10–11.30am

Kinship Carer Support Group - Drop in for a cuppa and a chat with a focus on Kinship Support. Manor Park Hub, Manor Park Primary School, Danestone Circle, Aberdeen, AB16 7YB. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

Monday 25 March 10–11.30am

Kinship Carer Support Group - Drop in for a cuppa and a chat with a focus on Kinship Support. Manor Park Hub, Manor Park Primary School, Danestone Circle, Aberdeen, AB16 7YB. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

Tuesday 26 March 10.30am – 12.30pm

Parent Carer Support Group - Share information, support each other and receive advice and signposting. Donbank Room, Tillydrone Community Campus, 52 Hayton Road, Aberdeen AB24 2UY. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

Wed 27 March 11am - 1pm

Connexions - A closed group for women in need of mental health support. If you wish to attend, please contact 07917 521853 / teresa.massie@quarriers.org.uk

April Monday 1 April 11am - 1pm

Monday Men’s Group – A chance for unpaid male carers to meet others in a similar situation. Contact Teresa Massie on 07917 521853 / teresa.massie@quarriers.org.uk

Tuesday 2 April 11am – 1pm

Coffee & Crafts - Get creative and meet fellow carers over a coffee. Bring your own projects if you wish, but we do have some craft materials available. To book your place, contact Mairi Lorimer on 07917 521862 / mairi.lorimer@quarriers.org.uk

Tuesday 9 April 10.30am – 12.30pm

Parent Carer Support Group - Share information, support each other and receive advice and signposting. Donbank Room, Tillydrone Community Campus, 52 Hayton Road, Aberdeen AB24 2UY. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

Tuesday 9 April 2-4pm

Moving On- A group for those whose caring relationship has changed, perhaps due to the person you cared for passing away or moving into full-time care.

Contact 01224 914036 / natalia.beaton@quarriers.org.uk if you wish to attend.

Monday 15 April 10–11.30am

Kinship Carer Support Group - Drop in for a cuppa and a chat with a focus on Kinship Support. Manor Park Hub, Manor Park Primary School, Danestone Circle, Aberdeen, AB16 7YB. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

Tuesday 23 April 10.30am – 12.30pm

Parent Carer Support Group - Share information, support each other and receive advice and signposting. Donbank Room, Tillydrone Community Campus, 52 Hayton Road, Aberdeen AB24 2UY. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

Wed 24 April 11am - 1pm

Connexions - A closed group for women in need of mental health support. If you wish to attend, please contact 07917 521853 / teresa.massie@quarriers.org.uk

Monday 22 April 10–11.30am

Kinship Carer Support Group - Drop in for a cuppa and a chat with a focus on Kinship Support. Manor Park Hub, Manor Park Primary School, Danestone Circle, Aberdeen, AB16 7YB. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

Monday 29 April 10–11.30am

Kinship Carer Support Group - Drop in for a cuppa and a chat with a focus on Kinship Support. Manor Park Hub, Manor Park Primary School, Danestone Circle, Aberdeen, AB16 7YB. Contact 07917 521852 / elaine.dukes@quarriers.org.uk

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