#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
March 26, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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
March 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM
🎉#SelfEvaluationWeek

Working with Evaluation Support Scotland enables us to offer even more rounded support to our delivery partners. We're delighted to hear they find it so valuable.

How does your organisation demonstrate the difference you make?

#UnpaidCarers #SharedCareScotland #ShortBreaks
May 18, 2026 at 9:15 AM
📢 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
March 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
“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
June 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Short breaks brokerage programme 2026–2027 📣

This programme is for colleagues working in short breaks in both the third and the public sector.

🗓️ Online introductory session: 15 July, 10.30am–12.00pm.

Register here: https://ow.ly/Yr4k50ZaZAI

#ShortBreaks #SharedCareScotland #RighttoaBreak
June 18, 2026 at 1:40 PM
June 16, 2026 at 10:40 AM
📣THIS THURSDAY
#SharedLivesWeek2026

On Thursday 18th June 2-3pm Shared Lives Plus Community is hosting a free zoom webinar to “Shout about Shared Lives.”

Find out more:
https://sharedlivesplus.org.uk/our-events/shared-lives-week-2026/

#SharedCareScotland #UnpaidCare #UnpaidCarers #ShortBreaks
June 15, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Short breaks brokerage programme 2026–2027 📣

This programme is for colleagues working in short breaks in both the third and the public sector.

🗓️ Online introductory session: 15 July, 10.30am–12.00pm.

Register here: https://ow.ly/Yr4k50ZaZAI

#ShortBreaks #SharedCareScotland #RighttoaBreak
June 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
#SharedLivesWeek2026

On Thursday 18th June 2-3pm Shared Lives Plus Community is hosting a free zoom webinar to “Shout about Shared Lives.”

Find out more:
https://sharedlivesplus.org.uk/our-events/shared-lives-week-2026/

#SharedCareScotland #UnpaidCare #UnpaidCarers #ShortBreaks
June 5, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Last night, Eastenders showed Will, a young carer missing out on a gig due to his caring responsibilities.

33% of carers said they 'rarely' or 'never' get a break of more than two hours.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/guts50Z48Km

#BBCCaringMattersWeek #ShortBreaks #SharedCareScotland
May 26, 2026 at 11:01 AM
🎉21 years of Evaluation Support Scotland- helping organisations to measure & explain their impact

Evaluation Support Scotland enables us to offer rounded support to delivery partners. Feedback from our latest workshop on why they find it so valuable:

#UnpaidCarers #SharedCareScotland #ShortBreaks
May 21, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Our team are out and about today!

#unpaidcarers #SharedCareScotland #Scotland #ShortBreaks
May 13, 2026 at 9:14 AM
📰 Our April #ebulletin is now available.

Read all our latest updates: https://mailchi.mp/sharedcarescotland/march-2026-news-from-shared-care-scotland-13897009

Not subscribed? Visit our website to never miss an update: https://ow.ly/xK5U50YBGeo

#SharedCareScotland #RightToABreak #NCO
April 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
🥳#Respitality Impact Report 2025 OUT TODAY!

📊An amazing report full of achievements, learning & developments with real life stories.

Get involved & #MakeaCarersDay - email us: respitality@sharedcarescotland.com

https://ow.ly/sbpZ50YQtcm

#unpaidcarers #carersinscotland #SharedCareScotland
April 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM
📢What do YOU think?

The third poll in our Right to a Break consultation series is open now

Have your say: https://ow.ly/mHJj50YMFMZ

#ExperienceInfluencingPolicy #ShapeTheFutureOfShortBreaks #SharedCareScotland See less
April 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Our third Right to a Break consultation poll is live 📊

Share your views on timescales for the preparation of Adult Carer Support Plans/Young Carer Statements: https://app.polling.com/forms/1715c0eb-9f8c-4003-8c9c-26cb89603ebb/share

#ExperienceInfluencingPolicy #SharedCareScotland
April 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM
📰 Our March ebulletin is now available.

Read the full ebulletin here: https://ow.ly/Ky9A50YBGem

Not subscribed? Visit our website to never miss an update: https://ow.ly/2y9p50YBGeu

#SharedCareScotland #RightToABreak #NationalCarerOrganisations #ShortBreaksFund #Ebulletin
April 1, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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
March 30, 2026 at 9:01 AM
📢 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
March 13, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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
March 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM
📢 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
March 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
📣 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
March 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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
March 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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

March 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM