Useful organisations

    Independent Advocacy Perth and Kinross

    Independent Advocacy Perth & Kinross (IAPK) provides independent advocacy for children and young people who have either a learning disability, autism or experience mental health issues and who feel they would like advocacy support. Children and young people often want to tell someone how they feel, but are afraid or don’t know how or don’t know how to take issues forward through adult systems. IAPK can advocate for a child or young person by speaking for them or being by their side while they speak, to make sure their views are heard and they understand the information being given to them. In addition, IAPK also provide independent advocacy for children who are known to Social Work Services but who live at home and who may be going through processes such as children’s hearings or additional support for learning. They also provide independent advocacy for unpaid carers of children and young people who have a disability or illness.
    Telephone : 01738 587887
    Email : enquiries@iapk.org.uk
    Web Address : http://www.iapk.org.uk/

    Parent to Parent

    A team of support workers help parents on a one to one basis and are available to any family caring for a child with an additional need in the Dundee, Angus and Perth and Kinross area. This may be a physical disability, learning difficulty, sensory difficulties, long-term illness or an emotional difficulty linked to the child's disability. Referrals are allocated to the most appropriate support worker who will make contact with the family as soon as they are able to offer support.
    Telephone : 01382 817558
    Email : admin@parenttoparent.uk
    Web Address : https://www.parenttoparent.uk

    Perth and Kinross Association of Voluntary Service (PKAVS) Carers Hub

    Carers come from every walk of life. Regardless of age, gender or culture, if you are looking after another person on a regular basis, you are a carer. Every carer’s story is unique and many do not see themselves as a carer, they feel they are fulfilling a role that anyone else would do in a similar situation. Our Carers Hub supports over 1,000 unpaid carers in Perth & Kinross. We help people be individuals first, carers second. The Carers Hub is split into 3 services; Young Carers support those aged 8 – 15 years of age, Young Adult Carers those aged 16 to 24, and Adult Carers individuals aged 25 and older.
    Telephone : 01738 567076
    Email : admin@pkavs.org.uk
    Web Address : https://www.pkavs.org.uk/

    Perth and Kinross Educational Psychology Service

    The service aims to enhance the learning, development and emotional wellbeing of children and young people in Perth and Kinross. The primary focus is on overcoming barriers to learning, with interventions to promote learning, development, resilience and wellbeing.
    Telephone : 01738 476242
    Email : EdPsychologists@pkc.gov.uk
    Web Address : http://www.pkc.gov.uk/eps

    Perth and Kinross Young Carers Project

    A Young Carers project, run by Perth & Kinross Association of Voluntary Service (PKAVS), which supports young carers age 8-16 years. PKAVS aims to improve the lives of young carers through support, information and partnership working with other services.
    Telephone : 01738 567076
    Email : ycadmin@pkavs.org.uk
    Web Address : http://www.pkavscarershub.org.uk/YCindex
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