Resources
Useful links, resources and leaflets for unpaid carers and professionals
Dundee Carers Centre General Leaflet and Annual Report
Dundee Carers Centre General Leaflet
Our general leaflet provides information on support we provide and services that are available to unpaid carers and disabled people in Dundee.
This can be downloaded and used for general information for yourself, or for someone you know, or are supporting.
If you are a service and would like to order our leaflets in bulk, please phone the centre on 01382 200422
Read our Annual Reports
Our Annual Report for 2022-23 has been published and is ready to view.
The report illustrates the success of the organisation by providing information and data on performance, finance and strategic aims for the previous year.
Once again, we have created a fully integrated online experience, that is interactive (and optimised with an audio narration throughout.)
Read previous reports
Read our Statutory Accounts Report 2022/23
Our latest What’s On guide is hot off the press and ready for you to explore.
Inside, you’ll find a lineup of upcoming events and groups including our Happy Feet Walking group, Carers Groups and Connecting Carers Cafes.
To get your hands on the latest guide, all you need to do is click the button below.
Self-directed Support Resources
Guidance for support that we offer for those who access self-directed support.
Download Your Support Your Choice – Dundee
Download Young Support Your Choice – Angus
For more information on self-directed support, please visit Direct Payments Website.
Carers Rights
Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
Coalition of Carers have created a summary of the Carers Scotland Act that can be read via the link below:
What to Expect – The Carers (Scotland) Act
To read the full legislation click here
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
The UNCRC is an international human rights treaty that covers all aspects of children’s lives. It includes civil, political, economic and cultural rights.
The main purpose of the Bill is to “incorporate” the UNCRC, which means it will make it part of Scottish law.
Coalition of Carers Guides
Coalition of Carers also developed individual leaflets which highlight different areas of the Act. They can be downloaded here:
What to expect when caring someone with a terminal illness
What to expect when you make an adult carer support plan
What to expect if the person you care for is being assessed
What to expect when you are considering a short break
What to expect when accessing Self-directed support
as a carer
What to expect when you make an emergency plan
What to expect when the person you care for is discharged from hospital
Further information
Dundee Carers Centre Information Sessions
Our information sessions are for professionals and students to learn more about the services we provide to carers and disabled people.
- Wednesday 17 April 2024
1.30-3pm
C Gate Centre, Boardroom - Monday 3 June 2024
10-11.30am
Online via Microsoft Teams - Monday 23 September 2024
10-11.30am
C Gate Centre, Boardroom - Monday 18 November 2024
1.30-3pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Carers of Dundee e-newsletter
Latest news for unpaid carers straight into your inbox.
Carers of Dundee provides a monthly e-newsletter that is available for both unpaid carers and professionals that has the latest local and national news as well as information and resources.
You can read some of our most recent e-newsletters here.
