Carers Connect - 07/09/2027

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.

Topics will vary at each event and could include:

• Benefits and financial support

• Finding and accessing care and support

• Legal planning and wills

• Future planning

• Money and financial wellbeing

• Bereavement and preparing for change

• Carers' rights and available support

• Health and wellbeing

• Local services and organisations

• Opportunities to ask questions and get practical advice

There will usually be four or five speakers or workshops throughout the day, with plenty of time for questions, conversation and connecting with other carers.

Speakers and workshops will be announced closer to the time.

Upcoming dates:

• Tuesday 1 December 2026

• Tuesday 2 March 2027

• Tuesday 1 June 2027

• Tuesday 7 September 2027

Event details:

• 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.

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.