useful organisations
Here in Perth and Kinross there are many organisations that can help you with accessing social care and support.
Local
Self-Directed Support, Health & Social Care Partnership
This is Perth & Kinross Council's Self-Directed Support Team.
Perth & Kinross Council, Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth, PH15GD
Tel: 01738 476 938 Email: selfdirectedsupport@pkc.gov.uk
Website: www.pkc.gov.uk/selfdirectedsupport
Perth & Kinross association of voluntary services (pkavs)
PKAVS Self-directed Support Project helps unpaid Carers who live in Perth and Kinross access the social care and support which best fits their needs and the person they support.
Lewis Place, North Muirton, Perth, PH1 5BD
Tel: 01738 567 076 Email: Billy.Morrison@pkavs.org.uk
Website: www.pkavscarerhub.org.uk
THE CARE AND WELLBEING COOP
The Care & Wellbeing co-op was established to bring together those who need care and support with co-op members who provide care and well-being services.
Tel: 07548257436 Email: hello@thecareandwellbeing.coop
Website: www.thecareandwellbeing.coop
Pamis tayside
PAMIS provide support for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), their family and carers and interested professionals. They work closely with family carers to ensure their views are heard at both national and local levels.
University of Dundee, 15-16 Springfield, Dundee, Tayside, DD1 4JE
Tel: 01382 385154 Email: tayside@pamis.org.uk
Website: www.pamis.org.uk
National
Self-Directed Support Scotland (SDSS)
Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) are a national membership organisation who actively promote Independent Living in Scotland by ensuring high quality, local, Independent Support on Self-directed Support (SDS) is available to all.
Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY
Tel: 0131 475 2623 Email: info@sdsscotland.org.uk
Website: www.sdsscotland.org.uk
Scottish Personal Assistance Employers Network (SPAEN)
SPAEN aims to offer a range of supports and services to SDS users across Scotland, ranging from HR and employment related advice and guidance for PA employers to Managed Account Services and Support Planning for Option 2 recipients.
SPAEN (Head Office), Suite E1, Belgrave Court, Rosehall Road, Bellshill, ML4 3NR
Tel: 01698 250280 Email: info@spaen.co.uk
Website: www.spaen.co.uk
The Care Inspectorate
The Care Inspectorate are the official body responsible for inspecting standards of care in Scotland.
Their website contains detailed information on using care services; finding care services; inspection reports; statistics and publications; and raising concerns or complaints.
Compass House, 11 Riverside Drive, Dundee, DD1 4NY
Tel: 0345 600 9527 Email: enquiries@careinspectorate.gov.scot
Website: www.careinspectorate.com
CARE OPINION
Care Opinion is a place where you can share your experience of health or care services, and help make them better for everyone https://www.careopinion.org.uk
Further sources of support and information
There are many local and national organisations that provide support and information for a range of conditions and situations. Perth & Kinross Association of Voluntary Service (PKAVS) have a comprehensive directory on their website which signposts a wide range of organisations. You can search their directory by category and by area enabling you to narrow down your search quickly.