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Carers' Voice is back!

The first of our new Carers' Voice meetings take place this month. If you have would like to know more about what's happening at a local and national level for Carers, have ideas for how things can be improved or have suggestions for topics to cover in future, we'd love for you to join us. Whether it's your first time or you've been many times before, you'll be very welcome.

Urban Stirling

Tuesday 10th March

6-7:30pm

Bannockburn Hub, Stirling

Register for Urban Carers' Voice

Rural Stirling

Thursday 19th March

12:30-2pm

McLintock Hall, Balfron

Register for Rural Carers' Voice

National Carer Hustings

The National Carer Organisations invite you to join us for a hustings session ahead of the Scottish Parliament Elections.

Wednesday 15th April

11.30am - 1.00pm

Online event

All of the main political parties will be represented.

Register for the national Carer hustings

Moore Miles for Carers

Roger Moore, our CEO Keri's husband, along with two of her kids, Charlie and Ava, are hitting the road for the Alloa Half Marathon! They're running on 22nd March to support Stirling Carers Centre and would love your support to help them reach their fundraising target!

"Stirling Carers Centre do amazing work supporting unpaid carers across the Stirling area - people who quietly give so much of themselves every day to care for loved ones.

My wife is the CEO of the charity, so this cause is not only close to our family, but also central to her work every day. I see first-hand how vital funding support is in allowing the team to continue providing advice, respite, emotional support and practical help to carers who so often put themselves last." - Roger

Donate to the Moores' Fundraiser

Groups update

Due to staff shortage, we have unfortunately had to make some changes to our regular events:

Walking Group: Now monthly - see website for dates.
Bellfield Drop-in: Now 2-4pm on the first Wednesday of the month
Killin Drop-ins: Temporarily suspended
Braeport Dementia Carers' Cafe: These will continue, but our team will not be able to attend

Our apologies for any inconvenience caused. We hope to be able to resume these services soon.

Young Carers Action Day

Young Carers Action Day is an annual opportunity to shine a light on the incredible young people who care for a parent, sibling or family member. Many Young Carers balance schoolwork, friendships and growing up with significant caring responsibilities, often without others realising what they do each day.

This year’s theme is 'Fair Futures for Young Carers' - a call to action to ensure every Young Carer has the same opportunities to learn, grow and thrive as their peers. When Young Carers get the right support at the right time, it makes a real difference to their confidence, wellbeing and long‑term outcomes.

The video below was created by Young Carers from Wallace, Stirling, Dunblane and McLaren High Schools to share what it's like to be a Young Carer. Their voices and experiences help others understand what caring looks like and why support matters.

"Young Carers Are Awesome" Lego animation

Watch "Young Carers Are Awesome"

National Student Money Week: Student Carer Info Session

Are you a student with caring responsibilities, or supporting someone who is? Join a free online information session during National Student Money Week to find out about financial support available to Student Carers in Scotland. The session will cover Carer Support Payment, recent changes to Carer’s Allowance Supplement, the Carer Additional Person Payment, and how these interact with the Young Carer Grant. You’ll also learn about eligibility and how to apply.

Wednesday 4 March 2026
12:00–1:00pm
Online (MS Teams)
Free – booking required

Book for the Student Money Info Session

NHS Staying Steady Sessions

Join these one-off sessions to learn about staying steady on your feet and keeping well within your local community.

Upcoming sessions:

Stirling: 5th March, 1.30 - 3pm, Bellfield Centre
Online: 16th April, 1 - 2.30pm, Microsoft Teams

Register for Staying Steady Sessions

New Killearn Dementia Group

Town Break is launching a new group in Killearn for people living with dementia.

Join the group on Thursday 5th March, 12-2pm, in Killearn Village Hall Garden Room.

Contact Town Break on 01786 641 841 for more details.

Respitality Update

A huge thank you to Jintz Express for donating through Respitality. Each month we can offer one unpaid carer a voucher for a complimentary coffee and cake.

If you’d like to be considered, please complete this form. One person is selected each month, and we’ll be in touch if you are chosen.

Register interest for Jintz voucher

Free Nature Health Walks

Location: Plean Country Park

Day: Wednesday, fortnightly - Upcoming walks 11/03, 25/03

Time: 11.30 - 12.30 walk followed by optional lunch until 1.30pm

FREE to attend

Open to all adults (aged 16+). The walks are aimed at beginners - we will walk no more than 1 hour (maximum 2 miles although often less). Some paved paths and some muddier paths - sturdy footwear recommended. Assistance dogs welcome.

Any questions, please email [email protected]

Book for the nature walks

What's On

Male Carers Group: Pub Lunch

Thursday 5th March

1pm - 3pm

Join us at the Portcullis Hotel for lunch and a chat. Open to all male Carers aged 18+.

Connecting with Dementia Carers: The Burrell Collection Trip

Wednesday 18th March

11am - 3.30pm

Our Dementia Carers group is off to Glasgow to visit the fantastic Burrell Collection. This trip is open to adults caring from someone with dementia, and the person you care for is welcome to attend. Transport from Stirling and lunch provided.

My Time: Come From Away

Wednesday 26th March

7.15pm

FULLY BOOKED

My Time is our monthly evening event for Carers. In March, we’re being whisked off to Newfoundland with SABOS Musical Theatre’s performance of ‘Come From Away’.

Other upcoming groups & activities

Book Group
- Friday 6th March, 10.30am - 11.30am, Stirling Carers Centre.
Carer Lunches
- Killearn: Wednesday 11th March, 12pm - 2pm, Killearn Village Hall
- Riverside: Friday 20th March, 12pm - 2pm, Riverside Bowling Club
- St. Ninians: Monday 16th March, 12pm - 2pm, Mayfield Centre -
Parent Carers: Multisport Sessions
- Wednesdays during term-time, 4.30 - 5.30pm, Mayfield Centre
Rural Carers Group
- Friday 20th March, 2pm - 3.30pm, Trust Housing, Callander
Self-Directed Support Information Sessions
- Person’s Pathway: Thursday 5th March, 10am - 12pm, Stirling Carers Centre
- Carer’s Pathway: Thursday 19th March, 10am - 12pm, Stirling Carers Centre
Stirling Sunshine Singers
- Every Thursday, 11am - 12.30pm, Stirling Albert Halls (Lesser Hall)
Walking Group
- Monday 2nd March, 10.30am - 12.00pm
Yoga & Relaxation
- Mondays, 3.45pm - 4.30pm online
- Wednesdays & Fridays, 9.30am - 10.30am, Killearn Village Hall
Young Adult Carers Group (18-25)
- Thursday 26th March, 6-8pm, CHAMPS Space, Stirling
Complementary Therapies
- Appointments available in Stirling, Dunblane and Callander. Contact the Centre to book.

Register for events

Stirling Carers Centre

Kintail House, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ

01786 447003

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