About

Supporting unpaid carers across our community.

We support unpaid carers of all ages across East Renfrewshire with information, advice and practical help to make caring easier.

Our Story

East Renfrewshire Carers Centre was established in 2001 by local volunteers to improve support for carers and young carers in the area.

Since then, we’ve continued to work in partnership with local organisations to provide high-quality information, advice and practical support.

We are a voluntary organisation, guided by a Board of Trustees, and dedicated to supporting carers through the challenges of their caring role.

Our Team

Meet the team here to support you

Our dedicated team is here to support carers across East Renfrewshire.

Lorraine Nelson
Centre Manager

Leads the organisation and ensures carers receive high-quality support.

Allison McWhirter
Administration & Finance Co-ordinator

Supports the team and ensures the centre runs smoothly.

Vicki Kitson
Information & Development Worker

Provides advice and support to carers, including those affected by dementia.

Karen Anderson
Information & Development Worker

Supports carers with information, advice and emotional support.

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Carly Mitchell
Information & Development Worker

Supports carers with information, advice and emotional support.

Farah Maiza
Dementia Buddies Volunteer Co-ordinator

Recruits and supports volunteers within the community.

Abbie Dunbar
Young Carers Team Co-ordinator

Leads the young carers team and supports activities and services.

Ashleigh Cloy
Young Carers Worker

Supports young carers through groups and one-to-one sessions.

Andrew Larkin
Young Carers Worker

Supports young carers through activities, guidance and one-to-one support.

Our partners

Supporting carers across East Renfrewshire