(This section was updated 12/3/26)
CARERS RIGHTS EVENTS
Aberdeenshire Carer Support Service (VSA) and Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership (AHSCP) are hosting a series of Carers Rights events across Aberdeenshire this month. These events were rescheduled from Carers Rights Day (November 2025) after adverse winter weather.
Unpaid adult carers and young carers are warmly invited to drop in to:
Event dates and locations:
More Carers events are planned across Aberdeenshire during 2026, with further dates to be announced.
For more information about VSA Aberdeenshire Carers Service, including referral forms, carer information, events, leaflets and toolkits, visit our website HERE.
UNPAID MALE CARERS GROUPS
Our registered Unpaid Male Carer Group usually meet on the last Tuesday of every month in various locations covering North, Central & South Aberdeenshire.
We engage with local activities and organisations to allow a break from your caring role and socialise with other male carers. This is also a great opportunity to try new activities and hobbies as well as have a bit of fun!
Spaces are usually free and numbers limited for the organised activities and priority will be given to Carers from the area we are covering at that time. Some previous group activities include Dolphin spotting - Aberdeen harbour tours, ten pin bowling, National Trust visit to various castles and walks in their grounds & Peterhead Football Club tour.
If you would like to express your interest in attending any of the forthcoming events listed below, enrolling & receiving regular information about the group and having your say about which activities you would like to see or are available in your area, if you could please complete the short form linked here: Male Carer Group – Fill in form.
ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND CARER SUPPORT GROUP
First Wednesday of the Month, at St Modran's Care Home, full details HERE)
SFAD ABERDEENSHIRE ONLINE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Starting Thursday June 19th and fortnightly thereafter.
SFAD's Online Family Support Group is held via Zoom every fortnight from 7.30pm to 8.30pm and is for anyone 16 and over in Aberdeenshire who is affected by someone else's substance use. The group is a safe space to talk about issues you may be facing with peers in a facilitator-led environment. If you would like to find out more, please email us at aberdeenshirefamilies@sfad.org.uk
FRASERBURGH SUPPORTING FAMILIES GROUP
Fraserburgh Library every fortnight from 10.00am to 12.00noon
A fortnightly support group for anyone aged 16+ in Aberdeenshire who is affected by someone else's substance use. The group offers a chance to connect with other family members in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Follow the link to find out more about SFAD's Aberdeenshire service: https://www.sfad.org.uk/.../aberdeenshire-family-support
CARERS CAFE NORTH
First Wednesday of the Month, at The Ban Car Hotel, Lomnay (10:30am - 11:30am)
CARERS CONNECT
Last Monday of each month, The Vinery Café, Duff House Gardens, Low Street, Banff (3:00pm - 4:00pm, no appointment required, full details HERE)
SENSATIONAL BONNY SENSORY BUS
SensationALL are now running free sessions on the Binky Sensory Bus (Autism & Neurodiversity-North Scotland) on Wednesdays at Peterhead Fire Station and Thursdays at Fraserburgh Leisure Centre.During term time: 10.30 am, 12 noon, 2pm.
For kids aged 0-12yrs, with additional support needs, siblings, parent and carers, free of charge.
To book, simply visit info@sensationall.org.uk
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Join Social Security Scotland's information event on Wednesday 4 March.
