Care and carers

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Social work provides services to vulnerable people in the community. This area of the site provides information on care and support for carers in Renfrewshire.

• Childcare and family care
• Throughcare - supported lodgings project
• Children's services contact directory
• Hospice care

Support for carers

Renfrewshire Council believes that carers play a vital role in their communities by looking after those who are ill, vulnerable or frail. We value the work carers do and recognise that caring can have a major impact on their lives. We offer information and support to make life easier for you and the person you care for. Use the links below to find out more.

You are a carer if you regularly look after a family member, or help someone who is ill, frail or has a disability.

• Carer views and concerns
• Carers' self assessments
• Carers - getting your needs assessed
• Carers Advocacy Project
• Carers strategy
• CRISIS - service information
• Direct payments
• Information sharing between health and social work partner organisations
• Local and national organisations for carers
• Renfrewshire Respite Bureau
• Respite/Short Breaks for Carers
• Review of respite services for adults with learning disabilities
• Training for carers in Renfrewshire
• Young carers

You might also be interested in:

• Local social work offices
• Renfrewshire Carer's Centre

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