Care for Carers

Care for Carers is a voluntary organisation providing a range of support services for carers, including local events and short breaks. Based in Edinburgh, this charity was awarded a grant from the Murgitroyd Foundation.

Our team were chuffed to receive this thank your note from the people at Care for Carers…

“I am writing to thank you for your donation to Care for Carers and report back on what we have achieved in the last 12 months. With your help, we have been able to provide a very popular therapies programme, which now includes counselling, massage, reflexology, aromatherapy and yoga, which is open to carers of all ages and caring situations. The service is new; we have offered 204 sessions. To date we have received 53 carer referrals and also worked with 2 cared-for people.
Common concerns and reasons for referral include problems with sleep, pain and movement – back pain, neck pain and shoulder pain were specifically mentioned, circulation and tension. In addition, stress leading to feeling disorganised and emotionally drained, for which the sessions have provided “escapism time for [my own] wellness”, depression and low mood and relax and destress were common reasons.
Thank you once again for your support!”
Ruth MacLennan, Care for Carers