The Borders Carers Centre

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Reconnect & Regulate is an 8-week, trauma-informed workshop designed to help people better understand emotions, stress responses, triggers, and the nervous system in a safe and supportive environment.

Together, we explore practical tools and gentle strategies to help people feel more grounded, connected, and emotionally regulated — without judgement or pressure.

This is not about “fixing” people.
It’s about understanding ourselves with more compassion, learning how the nervous system responds to stress and life experiences, and building practical ways to feel safer and more in control.

🗓 Starts Monday 29th June
⏰ Mondays, 6pm–8pm
📍 Harestanes Tower
👥 In person | Limited places available

Kindly funded by the Communities Mental Health Fund.

Reserve your seat:
https://apositivestart.org.uk/general/reconnect-regulate-registration/

06/05/2026

Some awareness tips when talking to someone with a hearing loss

05/05/2026

Our What Matters Hubs are a great way to get advice and information about ways to support your health and wellbeing. Drop-in sessions and appointments are available in , , , , , , , and . To find out more, visit: www.scotborders.gov.uk/whatmattershubs

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

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Take a Break Scotland grant programme is now open! Take a Break provides cash grants to parent carers (including eligible kinship carers) of disabled and seriously ill children and young people, aged 0 to 17. The grant can be used to contribute towards things like day trips, a short break away, an additional carer, travel costs, gardening and home entertainment equipment, and more. The programme aims to improve unpaid parent carers' quality of life, health and wellbeing by supporting them to access a break from the day-to-day routine of caring. It is funded by the Scottish Government and administered by the charity Family Fund. Find out more and apply online by visiting the Take a Break website: https://takeabreakscotland.org.uk

Take a Break is Scotland’s short breaks fund for carers of disabled and seriously ill children, young people and their families. Take a Break grants can be used for a break away, towards leisure activities or outings, sports equipment and much, much more.

04/05/2026

Galashiels Carer Group has been cancelled on 07th May as the Coffee Tree is closed due to a private event.

22/04/2026

POWER OF ATTORNEY DAY

Come along to the BGH Dining Room or Chaplaincy Centre & find out more about POA and why it's important for looking after your loved ones ❤️

15/12/2025

There will be no-one available at the centre during this time, and the page will not be monitored. Should you need to speak to Social Work, please call Scottish Borders Council on 0300 100 1800 and select option 1.
If you feel you would value chatting with other carers over the festive period (or at any other time), please have a look at Carers UK forum, where you can chat with other carers all over the country here: https://www.carersuk.org/get-involved/join-us/our-forum/
The Samaritans are also available on Freephone 116 123 at all times of the day or night. If writing an email is easier for you, please use the address [email protected] or use the self-help app here https://www.samaritans.org/.../contact-samaritan/self-help/
NHS24 111 service is there to provide urgent care advice and mental health support day or night.
Breathing Space is there to help when your thoughts and feelings can get in the way of coping with everyday life. You can phone the service free on 0800 83 85 87, Monday to Friday: 6pm to 2am and 24 hours at weekends or you can speak to an advisor using our webchat

26/11/2025

We had a lovely, Christmassy shopping trip with lunch and are feeling festive!