THE long established Inverclyde Carers' Centre has been in the news recently because of doubts cast over its future.
The centre has provided a lifeline for carers by providing a high level of support including promoting the recognition of carers in the community, helping carers access appropriate services, establishing a carers network and promoting the rights of carers in the community.
The organisation has worked hard to provide carers with much need respite in the form of short breaks and enabling them to take opportunities in paid and unpaid activities in, and out with the home.
Pic1: This picture shows the presentation of a cheque from generous workers of Serco Denholm, based at Great Harbour, Greenock. The all-important support funds were presented back in 2007.
Pic2: Football big guns Paul McStay, formerly of Celtic and Scotland, and Jim McInally, then-Morton boss, put their weight behind the Inverclyde Carers Centre for a news article on an upcoming open day in 2007.
Pic3: Carers along with councillors Joe McIlwee and MSP Duncan McNeil got the opportunity to take part in a stress-busting drumming workshop put on at the Inverclyde Carers Centre back in 2012.
Pic4: Inverclyde MP Iain McKenzie and councillor Vaughan Jones joined local carers for a blood cholesterol check service put on by community nurses at the West Blackhall Street centre in 2012.
Pic5: Inverclyde Leisure did their bit to ensure carers got a chance to take part in health enhancing activities.
This photo was taken at a carers' day initiative held in sports centre across the community in 2009.
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