Carers Connect - 01/12/2026

Practical information, support and conversations for family carers.

Do you care for or support an adult with a learning disability, autism or other additional support needs? Looking for practical advice, useful information or an opportunity to connect with others?

Join Uppertunity for our first Carers Connect Day, a free event welcoming paid and unpaid carers, including family members, friends, support workers and care professionals.

Our quarterly Carers Connect Days bring together organisations, professionals and carers to share useful information, explore available support, ask questions and have meaningful conversations.

Alongside guest speakers and practical information, there will be opportunities to connect with others, share experiences, enjoy gentle wellbeing activities and take some time to recharge.

Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided.

What to expect at the 1/12/2026 workshop:

• NHS 24 – Navigating Health Services

Learn about NHS 24's winter campaign, accessing the right healthcare services, out-of-hours support, digital resources and accessible options. There will also be opportunities to share feedback about the barriers carers and the people they support experience when accessing healthcare.

• ENABLE Trustee Service – Planning and Support

Find out about services that can help individuals and families with financial and legal arrangements, and planning for the future.

• Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership – Respite and Short Breaks

Explore the options available for respite and short breaks, how support is assessed and how to navigate the process of accessing services.

• Dundee Carers Centre – Support for Carers

Discover local information, advice and support available to unpaid carers.

• Benefits and Financial Support

Access information and resources from Social Security Scotland about benefits and financial assistance.

• Time to connect and recharge

Alongside the information sessions, there will be opportunities to:

• Meet and chat with other carers

• Ask questions and share experiences

• Take part in gentle wellbeing and relaxation activities

• Enjoy a free lunch in a friendly, welcoming environment

Programme and participating organisations may be subject to change.

Event details:

Tuesday 1 December 2026

10am–3pm

Scrimgeour Room, Dudhope Castle, Barrack Road, DD36HF, Dundee

Free to attend, including lunch.

Carers Connect is for parents, relatives and family members supporting an adult with a learning disability, autism or additional support needs. Places are limited, so please book in advance.

Upcoming dates:

• Tuesday 1 December 2026

• Tuesday 2 March 2027

• Tuesday 1 June 2027

• Tuesday 7 September 2027

Need support for the person you care for while you attend?

We know that finding alternative support can make it difficult for family carers to attend events.

If the person you support would benefit from somewhere to go while you attend Carers Connect, they may be able to join one of Uppertunity's activities during the day.

Please tell us when booking if you would like to explore this option.

About Uppertunity:

Uppertunity is a Dundee charity supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and additional support needs. We create opportunities for people to build skills, confidence, friendships, independence and connection through creative, social and practical activities.

Carers Connect is hosted by Uppertunity.