Shared Care Scotland

Our aim is to improve the choice & availablity of short breaks & respite across Scotland. Find out more about our work at

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

🌟 We're on BlueSky! 🌟
Stay up to date with the latest news on short breaks and more.

Follow us now: https://t.co/tlvkw6HhbY
@SharedCareScotland #Respitality #ShortBreaksFund

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

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📢 Survey Report Launch

Join us on Wed 26 March for the launch of our 'Exploring Unpaid Carers' Experiences of Short Breaks and Respite Care' report.
📌Edinburgh Training & Conference Centre
🕘10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
👉https://t.co/3v1KeN6YEb #Carers #ShortBreaks

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

🚀 REGISTER NOW! 🚀 Join @CareBreaks Brokerage Project 2025!
Offering 10 months of learning, support and innovation for unpaid carers’ breaks.
Register by 24 March 2025: 📅

🔗 For more info, visit https://t.co/AE1dqdcD00
#SharedCareScotland #ShortBreaks #CarersSupport

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

🌟Friday Feature - Respitality🌟

Carer Support Service (Moray) took eight young carers to experience the Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig. Free tickets donated by the Park via the Respitality programme gave them a chance to unwind and have fun.

#YoungCarers #MentalHealth

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We're excited to announce that Shared Care Scotland is now on BlueSky! 🦋

Follow us at https://t.co/aSg266vOvu to stay updated on our work, short breaks, resources for unpaid carers and more!

We look forward to connecting with you there! 💙 #SharedCareScotland #ShortBreaks

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

If you provide care to a friend or relative, you're being offered the free flu vaccine. The vaccine will help protect you from flu and spreading it to the person you care for.
https://t.co/QA0m4dPiZ8

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

📑National Carer Organisations' statement on National Care Service📑

The delay in the National Care Service Bill announced by the Minister for Social Care has not been a surprise.
📌You can read the full response on our website https://t.co/3epgVdUSzZ

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

The flu vaccine is being offered to unpaid and young carers this winter. The vaccine helps protect against serious illness from flu and spreading the virus to others. Find out if you're eligible and book an appointment at https://t.co/QA0m4dPiZ8
#WinterVaccinesScot

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

📢 Join Our Online Learning Event! 📢

📅Date: Tuesday, 26th November
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM

🎟️Reserve your spot https://t.co/kGXB076wZa

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

🌟Friday Feature - Respitality🌟

In 2023, a carer and her daughter went on a three-night break to Invermay.

Thanks to Angus Carers Centre, this offered a break from daily challenges and helped the carer to recharge and embrace her role. 💫

#Respitality #CareBreaks

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

📢 You are warmly invited by the Directors and staff of Shared Care Scotland to our 2024 Annual General Meeting.

📅 Date & Time: Thursday, 5th December 2024, at 10:00am
📍 Location: Carnegie Conference Centre, Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8DY

https://t.co/n45itpAlQo

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

📢 Join Our Online Learning Event!

You're invited to our next online learning event on Tuesday, 26th November at 12:00pm
🎟️https://t.co/kGXB0774OI

#CarersStrategy #Health&well-being #CarersConsultation #Collaboration #CarersScotlandAct2016

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

📢 Upcoming Online Learning Events!

We’re excited to announce two online learning events scheduled for December and January!
https://t.co/qxPGlr4nVN
#SharedCareScotland #LearningEvents #SupportForUnpaidCarers

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

📢 Join Our Online Learning Event! 📢

📅Date: Tuesday, 26th November
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM

Reserve your spot https://t.co/kGXB076wZa

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

🚨 We are recruiting a new Head of Policy and Communications 🚨

⏰Applications must be submitted before tomorrow (Friday 8 November 2024) by 5pm

https://t.co/yq476wYffS

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

🌟Carers Rights Day Drop-In Event🌟
In partnership with West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership, @CarersOfWestLothian are hosting an information day for carers on Thursday 21 November 2024 at Almondvale Suite, Livingston Football Stadium.
More info https://t.co/byYehLaJqN

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

Looking to make a positive impact for disabled children, young people, and their carers? 🌟

The Better Breaks programme is now OPEN for applications!
https://t.co/JcAY72JUo8.

Applications close on Monday, 11 November 2024.

#BetterBreaks #ShortBreakFund #SharedCareScotland

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

🚨 Join Our Team! Head of Policy and Communications Opportunity 🚨

Applications must be submitted before 5pm, Friday 8 November 2024
To apply, send your completed application form to [email protected].

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

🌿 How can nature and the outdoors benefit those living with dementia? 🌿

Join us for our upcoming Online Learning Event with Dementia Adventure on Tuesday 29 October at 11am, where we'll explore this question together!

Reserve your place here https://t.co/1fpoM9GNy7

[Shared Care Scotland @CareBreaks]

🚨 Better Breaks Open for Applications! 🚨

For more information on how to apply, visit our website: https://t.co/RYvte9tJPU

#BetterBreaks #FundingOpportunity #ShortBreaks #VoluntaryOrganisations #CarerSupport #SharedCareScotland