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Maryfield

Sandra Kelbie - Carer Support Worker for Maryfield

Maryfield Team

Sofia and Sandra are the support workers for Maryfield locality.

They work closely with schools and organisations in the area to help support carers within the local community.

Carers Decide Groupwork Programme

Tom is the Groupwork Worker for the Maryfield locality.

Carers Decide Groupwork is an 8-week programme offering an opportunity for carers to meet and learn from each other’s caring experience.
Sessions are facilitated by Carers Centre staff and are available online and face to face.

For more information click here

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Connecting Carers Café

Dundee Carers Centre are running a Connecting Carers Cafe, come enjoy a cuppa and meet other carers and support staff.

The Community Carers Café runs on the first Wednesday of every month.

**New date and times

  • Tues 5th May
    1-3pm Taza City Quay
    Cost:  £5pp

Due to Covid-19 spaces are limited and booking is essential. 

If you would like to come along please call Sandra 07553 257571 or Sofia 07776 379631 to book their place.

One-to-one Support Community Venues

We will be able to offer 1:1 meetings at the Learning Room in the V&A Museum, Arthurstone Library or Victoria Gardens.

Times and days vary – please get in touch to found out more.

To arrange your appointment with a Maryfield Support Worker please phone 01382 200422

Seasons for Growth for Urdu-Speaking BAME Carers

For carers who have experienced significant change, grief and loss and would like to explore new ways to deal with change and loss in their lives.

Will be delivered on weekly basis over 4-8 weeks.

Email [email protected] for more information.

Digital Skills Classes

Bring your own device and learn some new digital skills such as sending an email or making a video call.

Groups will be supported by Dundee Carers Centre staff and a tutor from Dundee City Council Literacies Team.

Every 2nd Wednesday beginning on 26th January 2022
10am – 12pm, Floor 3, C Gate, Dundee Carers Centre
Booking is essential

Please contact Sandra or Sofia.

Sandra: 07553 257571 / [email protected]
Sofia: 07776 379631 / [email protected]

Natures Outdoor Day Trips with Backbone

An opportunity for carers from Maryfield to get a short break, peer support with other carers, as well as a learning opportunity and a chance to gain both a John Muir and Adult Achievement Award.

  • Times: Departure: 10am, Return: 3pm
  • Location: Groups will depart and return to Dundee Carers Centre, 134 Seagate, Dundee DD1 2HB

Upcoming dates:

  • Wednesday 25th May at Cambo Gardens with Judy Drew
  • Wednesday 29th June Cairngorms National Park  with Judy Baxter
  • Wednesday 27th July at Tentsmuir NNR with Marijke Leith
  • Wednesday 24th Aug at St Cyrus with Hannah/Therese

Please wear warm/waterproof clothing and suitable footwear.

Please bring a packed lunch.

Please note booking is essential and there are limited spaces.

For more information and to book your place please contact Sofia

on 07776 379631 or email [email protected]