Dochas Carers SCIO

15/06/2026

To end Carers Week 2026 and this year’s theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities, we were proud to celebrate the incredible contribution of unpaid carers across Islay & Jura.

Despite the weather, it was lovely to welcome carers to our Coffee & Cake Drop-In, a chance to relax, connect and share in a friendly, supportive space. A big thank you to Fay and Lesley for the delicious homemade cakes and endless tea and coffee! Carers also went home with pamper gifts, which were very well received.

We also hosted a Seated Yoga session, giving carers some well deserved time to unwind and focus on their wellbeing.

Events like these help reduce isolation, strengthen connections and ensure carers feel recognised, valued and supported within their communities.

12/06/2026

This week in Mid Argyll, we celebrated Carers Week 2026 with a programme of social activities focused on connection, community and support.

These welcoming events, with lots of delicious food to enjoy together, created space for conversations, shared experiences and new friendships, highlighting the vital role that community and peer support can play in helping carers feel less isolated.

Aligned with this year’s theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities, the week emphasised how important it is for local people, groups and services to come together to create an environment where unpaid carers feel understood, valued and supported.

A big thank you to everyone who came along, and a special thank you to Liz for volunteering her time to support the events and help make the week so welcoming and enjoyable.

Together, we are building carer friendly communities.

11/06/2026

This Carers Week, we enjoyed an energising wellness day at West Loch Wellness, focused on supporting Parent Carers. The day included a spin class, relaxing massages from JacquiB and access to the wellness suite featuring infrared and Nordic saunas, a plunge pool, ice bath and natural river spa. We also enjoyed protein smoothies and lunch at Corranbuie Cafe.

This was a chance for us to recognise and celebrate the invaluable role unpaid carers play in our communities every day. By promoting Community and Health we are helping to build carer-friendly communities where carers are understood, appreciated and supported to thrive in all areas of their lives.

11/06/2026

What a wonderful day celebrating our amazing unpaid carers! Everyone who joined us left feeling relaxed, refreshed and very well fed. A huge thank you to Jodie from Lumin'e by Jodie for her fantastic mini facials, Michael from Insula Sound for his restorative tuning fork sessions and Caroline from Tea on The Quay for another delicious feast.

As part of Carers Week, we were delighted to focus on Community, Health and Wellness while recognising the invaluable contribution unpaid carers make every day. Together, we are building carer friendly communities where carers are recognised, valued, supported and given opportunities to thrive.

09/06/2026

Very moving and so important 💙
This beautifully highlights the challenges and strength of unpaid carers every day.

Carers Week

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08/06/2026

It’s Carers Week!

We’re celebrating the incredible contribution of unpaid carers and highlighting the importance of carer friendly communities.

Together, we can make sure carers feel recognised, respected and supported where they live.

Carers Week

08/06/2026

Applications are now open for the Time to Live Programme 2026–27!

Funding is available to support unpaid carers with short breaks, wellbeing activities, equipment, and opportunities to recharge.

01546 600022
[email protected]

Subject to eligibility criteria.

Shared Care Scotland

05/06/2026

A huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who support us through both sunshine and rain. Your dedication, kindness and hard work mean so much to everyone at the Dochas Carers Centre.

Today, as a small token of our appreciation, we enjoyed a wonderful morning together on the beautiful Crinan Canal. It was a fantastic opportunity to relax, enjoy the scenery and celebrate the incredible contribution our volunteers make.

Thank you for all that you do!

04/06/2026

We had a fantastic opening day for our Pottery & Community Art Showcase at Dochas Carers Centre in Lochgiphead yesterday.

It was wonderful to see so many people enjoying the pottery and artwork created by our carers and community over the past few months.

A big thank you to our amazing volunteer Liz Long, Jamie-Louise from Let's Make , and local supporters Salty Dog and Lucy's Ardrishaig. We’re also grateful to the Argyll and Bute Council Supporting Communities Fund and Bank of Scotland Foundation for their support.

We loved hearing your kind feedback, the creativity and community spirit on display was truly special.

The showcase runs throughout June, 10am–4pm. pop in if you can!



Forget me not Choir Snowdrop Argyll Mid Argyll Youth Development Services

03/06/2026

We had a fantastic day celebrating Volunteer Week at our Open Day in Campbeltown yesterday.

It was lovely to see so many carers, and some new faces, joining us for a chat and to learn more about what we do.

The jewellery making session with Debbi was a real highlight, full of creativity, laughter and beautiful bracelets

We were also delighted to meet people interested in becoming volunteers and befrienders, thank you for your interest in supporting others in our community.

A special thank you to Roxanne for the delicious lunch, and to all our amazing carers and volunteers who joined us. It was a pleasure to celebrate you.