Stories & Guides

From the community

Honest stories from carers in Paisley, practical guides to benefits and services, and updates from Vibrant Health Advocates - Delta — written for carers, by people who understand.

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Community

Inside Our Carer Support Circles: Where Paisley's Carers Find Each Other

Our fortnightly support circles have become a lifeline for dozens of unpaid carers across Paisley — here is what happens when you walk through the door.

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A carer reading printed documents at a kitchen table with a mug of tea beside her
Benefits Guide

The Benefits You May Be Missing: A Plain-Language Guide for Unpaid Carers in Scotland

Many carers across Paisley are entitled to financial support they have never claimed — here is where to start.

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Margaret and her elderly father sharing a pot of tea at their kitchen table, relaxed and mid-conversation
Carer Story

"I Did Not Think of Myself as a Carer": Margaret's Story

For three years Margaret from Paisley ran herself into the ground looking after her father — until a neighbour mentioned our support circles.

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