East Ayrshire Carers Centre
Contact details
East Ayrshire Carers Centre
7 Bank Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 1HA
Public phone: 01563 571533
Email: admin@eastayrshirecarers.org.uk
Website URL: http://eastayrshirecarers.org.uk
General information
Service offered: Providing information, advice and support for unpaid carers in East Ayrshire. Helping unpaid carers understand their rights under the Carers Act – access to an Adult Carers Support Plan or a Young Carers Statement. Breaks from caring including weekly support groups, breaks away etc. Benefit maximization – including disability benefits, blue badge application etc, form filling, household budgeting. Peer Support. We also have offices in Cumnock and Dalmellington.
Target group: Carers, including young carers.
Area served: East Ayrshire.
How to contact: By appointment phone (01563 571533) or email.
Availability
Monday: 1pm-4.30pm
Tuesday: 9am-4.30pm
Wednesday: 9am-4.30pm
Thursday: 9am-4.30pm
Friday: 9am-3.30pm
Weekends: Closed
Office Hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Thursday, 9am-4pm Fridays
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Level entrance.
Other information
Languages other than English: Leaflets in Punjabi, Chinese and Hindi.
Charity number: SC024914
Year established: 1997
Staffing: 15 full time staff, 12 part time, 32 volunteers.
Public transport: Based in the bus station precinct.
Record last checked: 30 May 2023