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This #WorldBookDay, we're highlighting the power of storytelling, showing positive impact to real people.
Read about how reading and storytelling can provide carers with a moment of relaxation 📖: https://ow.ly/SLiM50YmXvE
#SharedCareScotland #UnpaidCarers #RightToABreak #ShortBreaks
Short breaks have many benefits to unpaid carers. Yet, only 7.5% report regularly or frequently receiving breaks. The right to a break must therefore be backed by sufficient investment and planning.
💻 sharedcarescotland.org.uk
#ShortBreaks #RightToABreak #SharedCareScotland
There's no 'one size fits all' for short breaks. Unpaid carers should have choice and control.
To deliver the right to a break, there must be sufficient investment, ensuring variety.
➡️ Find out more: sharedcarescotland.org.uk
#ShortBreaks #UnpaidCarers #SharedCareScotland #RightToABreak
National Carer Organisations call on all parties to commit to unpaid carer support before the 2026 election. Let's ensure breaks, allocate 25% of Carers Act funding, and provide Young Carer Training! #CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount #RightToABreak
National Carer Organisations urge all parties to support unpaid carers before the 2026 election: ✅ Guaranteed breaks
✅ 25% Carers Act funding for local support
✅ Mandatory Young Carer Training.
Only 7.5% get breaks!
#CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount #RightToABreak
Unpaid carers must benefit from their #RightToABreak for sustainable care in Scotland! Accessible breaks reduce burnout and crisis. We're committed to securing this right with all parties ahead of the May 2026 elections!
The #RightToABreak is vital for unpaid carers' wellbeing. We must ensure access to meaningful breaks and funding to support them!
National Carer Organisations urge support for unpaid carers before the 2026 election. Only 7.5% get breaks! #CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount #RightToABreak
📢On #CarersRightsDay, every unpaid carer deserves a break! Scotland’s new Right to a Break supports this vital need. Join us in advocating for all carers! Learn more: https://ow.ly/tNel50Xuzto #RightToABreak #CarerSupport #SharedCareScotland
📢Carers Rights Day! Know your rights to access support. We champion the Right to a Break in law. Let’s ensure all carers are informed! https://ow.ly/3XC750XuzcK #CarersRightsDay #KnowYourRights #RightToABreak #SharedCareScotland
Small grants. Big impact.
The #TimeToLive programme helps unpaid carers across Scotland take personalised breaks that support their wellbeing.
The #RightToABreak Bill now passed, we’re one step closer to making breaks accessible to all unpaid carers.
#CarersWeek2025 #ShortBreaksFund
Small grants. Big impact.
The #TimeToLive programme helps unpaid carers across Scotland take personalised breaks that support their wellbeing.
The #RightToABreak Bill now passed, we’re one step closer to making breaks accessible to all unpaid carers.
#CarersWeek2025 #ShortBreaksFund
Celebrating 10 years of #Respitality this #CarersWeek2025! 🎉
Unpaid carers from all over Scotland have found rest, thanks to short breaks gifted by the hospitality sector.
The #RightToABreak has passed at Stage 3 of the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill—a milestone for unpaid carers across Scotland.
Celebrating 10 years of #Respitality this #CarersWeek2025! 🎉
From the Western Isles to the Borders, unpaid carers have found rest, thanks to short breaks gifted by the hospitality sector.
The #RightToABreak has passed at Stage 3 milestone of the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill.
With the #RightToABreak now passed as part of the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill at Stage 3 by the Scottish Parliament, there’s real hope that unpaid carers will finally overcome barriers like cost, lack of services and emotional strain.
#CarersWeek2025 #ScotlandCares
“I feel invisible. I’ve lost who I am.”
Nearly half of unpaid carers said caring leaves no time for themselves.
Breaks are essential for supporting good mental health and wellbeing.
The #RightToABreak has now been passed —a vital step for Scotland’s unpaid carers.
#CarersWeek2025 #SharedCareScotland
54% of carers and former carers said they faced disadvantages in looking after their own health and 50% in their ability to take a break from caring.
The #RightToABreak has passed Stage 3. Now it must be delivered. #CarersWeek2025 #RightToABreak
Unpaid carers deserve real breaks to protect their wellbeing.
63% of unpaid carers felt overwhelmed by caring because they have not had a break from caring.
The #RightToABreak has passed Stage 3. Now it must be delivered.
#CarersWeek2025 #RightToABreak
“I feel invisible. I’ve lost who I am.”
Half of unpaid carers said caring leaves no time for themselves.
Breaks are essential for supporting good mental health and wellbeing.
The #RightToABreak has now been passed —a vital step for Scotland’s unpaid carers.
#CarersWeek2025 #SharedCareScotland
Next week the Scottish Parliament debates Stage 3 of the Care Reform Bill. With a Right to a Break included, this legislation could transform support for Scotland’s unpaid carers. We urge MSPs to vote in favour.
#RightToABreak
@parliament.scot
Off to the #CarersParliament tomorrow. Interested to hear the take on the NCS latest! #RightToABreak
