UNPAID carers in Inverclyde will be able to pick up essential information, support and advice at an event in the town next week.

Anne-Marie MacDonald, carer support officer from Carers Gateway Inverclyde, will be holding a carers' drop-in session at Your Voice Inverclyde's base at 12 Clyde Square on Monday, October 21 from 12 noon until 2pm.

Carers Gateway Inverclyde can provide advice on advocacy, counselling, emergency care planning, adult carer support plans, emotional support, peer support, short breaks and social activities.

To find out more call 01475 602703 or see carersgateway.org.uk/inverclyde.