A carer is someone of any age who looks after and supports a relative or friend, who becuase of their disability,
illness, frailty or addiction, would not otherwise be able to live independently at home. Many carers provide
substantial amounts of regular care and are not paid for the help and support that they give.
Caring for someone can be very stressful. Carers often have little help and themselves regularly suffer financially,
physically and emotionally.
Carers of West Dunbartonshire is an independent, voluntary organisation which is managed by a voluntary
Board of Directors. The service is principally funded by West Dunbartonshire Counicl and is affiliated to
the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
There are approximately 10,000 carers living in West Dunbartonshire. The organisation aims to provide
a range of services which will support carers and allow them to fulfil their caring role in the most healthy,
knowledgeable and positive manner.
The service operates from one main office in Clydebank and also operates variety of outreach bases
within Dumbarton and Alexandria.
The main office is open Monday to Friday 9:30am-4.30pm. During these times carers from across
West Dunbartonshire are welcome to drop-in, telephone or visit by prior arrangement. The outreach service
operates from the following locations:
Tuesday 9:30am - 2.30pm Learning Disabilty Resource Centre, Bruce Street, Dumbarton
Wednesday 9:30am -1.30pm, St Augustine's Church Hall, St Mary's Way, Dumbarton
Friday Outreach service available at the Vale of Leven Hospital, contact the Carers' Centre at the number below to arrange an appointment.
If you would like to register with the carers' centre, you can do so by telephoning or visiting their main office.
Centre Manager
84 Dumbarton Road
Clydebank
G81 1UG
Tel: 0141 941 1550
You can also contact us by email
You can also visit our website for further information:
http://www.carers.org/local-centre/dunbartonshire
