Young Carers Project, Dumfries and Galloway
Telephone: 01387 248600
Contact email: info@dgalcarers.org
Website: www.dgalcarers.co.uk/
Address: Dumfries & Galloway Carers Centre, 2-6 Noth Street, Dumfries, DG1 2PW
Who the service is aimed at: Children and Young people 7-18 years old who have a caring role for a member of their family.
Support provided: Support children 7-18 where caring has an impact on their life through:
- Information, Advice and Support
- One to one
- Informal Advocacy
- Young Carers Activity Groups
- School Drop in
- Funding Available to YCs
- Young Carers Statement
- Young Carers Grant
- Young Scot YC Package
- Educational Worker
- Residentials
- Dropins
Age range:
Area covered: All Dumfries and Galloway
Can an individual access the service directly, or do they need to be referred to it by another service – like a school, social worker, health practitioner for example?
How to make a referral:
Top tips for making a ‘good’ referral (if applicable):
What needs to be in place before a referral is accepted (for example a Child’s Plan)?
Is there a charge/fee for this service? No
If there is a charge/fee, is there funding available for this?
Telephone:
Contact email:
Website:
Address:
Who the service is aimed at:
Support provided:
Age range:
Area covered: All Dumfries and Galloway
Can an individual access the service directly, or do they need to be referred to it by another service – like a school, social worker, health practitioner for example?
How to make a referral:
Top tips for making a ‘good’ referral (if applicable):
What needs to be in place before a referral is accepted (for example a Child’s Plan)? N/A
Is there a charge/fee for this service? No
If there is a charge/fee, is there funding available for this? N/A
