📰 Our March ebulletin is now available.
Read the full ebulletin here: https://ow.ly/Ky9A50YBGem
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#SharedCareScotland #RightToABreak #NationalCarerOrganisations #ShortBreaksFund #Ebulletin
Our second poll as part of our right to a break consultation series is now live 📣
Have your say on the types of breaks proposed by The Scottish Government as part of the new right to a break: https://ow.ly/cOoA50YzKMo
#ExperienceInfluencingPolicy #ShapeTheFutureOfShortBreaks #SharedCareScotland
📢 Creative Breaks 2026–2027 is now open for applications.
⚠️ Applications close at 5.00pm on Thursday 16 April 2026.
Find out more and apply here: https://ow.ly/Cvp150Yz4h8
#SharedCareScotland #ShortBreaksFund #CreativeBreaks #ShortBreaks #UnpaidCarers
📢 Have your say on the development of the right to a break 📢
Take part in our online roundtables and digital polls and make sure your voice is heard at a national level.
https://ow.ly/CPha50YtfO1
#ExperienceInfluencingPolicy #ShapeTheFutureOfShortBreaks #SharedCareScotland
This #YoungCarersActionDay, we're calling for #FairFutures and access to regular breaks for young and young adult carers that support them to do the things they enjoy.
💻Find out more about short breaks at https://ow.ly/A1ec50YriwY
#SharedCareScotland #ShortBreaks #ShortBreaksFund
📢 It's Young Carers Action Day!
Today is all about celebrating young and young adult carers across Scotland. We’re shouting loud for #FairFutures today - fair chances, fair support, and fair opportunities for every young carer.
#YoungCarersActionDay #SharedCareScotland #ShortBreaks
📣 Creative Breaks 2026–2027: opening soon!
Join our applicant workshop for more information and support to prepare for applying.
📆 Tuesday 17 March
⏰ 2.00pm–3.00pm
📍 Online
💻 https://ow.ly/ZvjZ50Yq8nG
#SharedCareScotland #ShortBreaksFund #CreativeBreaks #ShortBreaks #CarerBreaks #UnpaidCarers
59% of unpaid carers in Scotland are women. Today, we're sharing the importance of access to the right breaks at the right time.
📢 Join us on 27 March to help shape the right to a break.
https://ow.ly/LSs150Yqbly
#ExperienceInfluencingPolicy #ShapeTheRightToBreaks #SharedCareScotland
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
Our Short Breaks Fund team are in Dundee today for the 'Rest, Relax, Recharge' Carers Wellbeing Day! 🧡
Today carers have been enjoying complementary therapies, wellbeing workshops, and arts and crafts - all supporting them to take a break.
#SharedCareScotland #ShortBreaks #ShortBreaksFund
📢 Help shape the right that supports you and your caring situation best
Join us on 27 March for our unpaid carers' online roundtable - an opportunity to shape the right to a break.
📍 Sign up here: https://ow.ly/piIJ50YmZf0
#ExperienceInfluencingPolicy #ShapeTheRightToBreaks #SharedCareScotland
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
We've seen an increase in enquiries relating to mental health support. There are a range of organisations available for support.
In an emergency, please dial 999. For urgent, non emergency help, call NHS on 111.
More info: https://bit.ly/4teFKMM
#MentalHealth #SharedCareScotland #UnpaidCarers
JOIN OUR TEAM 📢
We're looking for a Communications Officer (maternity cover), fixed-term for up to 12 months.
➡️ Apply here: www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
#CommunicationsOfficer #ApplyNow #SharedCareScotland
Our December 2025 ebulletin is available now on our website 📰❄️
➡️ Visit here to find out more: www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/news/our-december-2025-e...
#SharedCareScotland #DecemberUpdate #UnpaidCarers #ShortBreaks #Ebulletin
📢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
📢 We’re hiring a Policy Officer! Full-time, £33,830.19, 36 days holiday. Apply by 21 Nov: goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001EzW5I... #PolicyJobs #CarersSupport #HealthAndSocialCare #SharedCareScotland
📢 We’re hiring a Policy Officer for unpaid carers in Scotland! Passionate about health & social care? Join us! 🕒 Full-time | 💷 £33,830 | 🌴 36 days holiday 📍 Dunfermline (flexible) 🗓️ Apply by 21 Nov, 5pm 🔗 https://ow.ly/RPyM50XkpkT #PolicyJobs #CarersSupport #HealthAndSocialCare #SharedCareScotland
📢 Join our November webinar on supporting unpaid carers in West Dunbartonshire with Clare Sweeney from RISE! 📅 18 Nov 2025, 🕐 1-2 pm, 💻 Online via Teams. 🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/Gusa50XkUhR #RISEProject #CarersSupport #CommunityEngagement #SharedCareScotland
🚀 We’re hiring a Policy Officer at Shared Care Scotland! Shape policy for unpaid carers. 🕒 Full-time | 💷 £33,830.19 | 🌴 36 days holiday 📍 Dunfermline. Apply by Nov 21, 5pm: www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/ #PolicyJobs #CarersSupport #HealthAndSocialCare #SharedCareScotland
The #CreativeBreaks Grant Allocation Panel 2025-2026 took place last week, and we are delighted to announce 70 projects were funded and almost £1.65m allocated!
A big thank you to our assessors and panel for their continued support.
#ShortBreaksFund #ShortBreaks #UnpaidCarers #SharedCareScotland
The impact report for Time to Live 2024–2025 is now available on our website 📰
The report summarises the impact of the Time to Live microgrants scheme which is part of the Short Breaks Fund.
👉 Read the report here: https://bit.ly/4gLF5gf
#ShortBreaksFund #SharedCareScotland
“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
“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
Orange graphic which reads "Unpaid Carer Report Launch" at the heading and the date "Wednesday 26th March 2025" as a subtitle, and a screenshot of the front page of the report itself reading "Exploring unpaid carers' experiences of short breaks and respite care"
This morning, our Policy Officer Ewan is attending the @carebreaks.bsky.social Unpaid Carers report launch, exploring essential recommendations for supporting carers and their right to a break.
#ShortBreaks #ShortBreaksSurvey #SharedCareScotland
📢 Join us for the launch of our survey report 'Exploring Unpaid Carers' Experiences of Short Breaks and Respite Care'
📅Wednesday 26 March
📍 Edinburgh Training & Conference Centre
🕘 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
🎟️ Register www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...
#SharedCareScotland #CarersSurvey #ShortBreaks
🚀 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 www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/policy-pract...
#SharedCareScotland #ShortBreaks #CarersSupport
