Shared Care Scotland
@carebreaks.bsky.social
Improving short breaks for unpaid carers across Scotland.
A company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland SC161033. Registered charity SC005315.
https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/
A company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland SC161033. Registered charity SC005315.
https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/
Our first ebulletin of 2026 is now available on our website 📢
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February 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Our first ebulletin of 2026 is now available on our website 📢
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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
January 30, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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
📌 We’re hiring a Communications Officer (maternity cover)! 28 hrs/week | Up to 12 months | Hybrid. Apply by 5pm, Fri 6 Feb 2026. Questions? Contact Jenni McNab: jenni.mcnab@sharedcarescotland.com 👉 https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
January 29, 2026 at 2:01 PM
📌 We’re hiring a Communications Officer (maternity cover)! 28 hrs/week | Up to 12 months | Hybrid. Apply by 5pm, Fri 6 Feb 2026. Questions? Contact Jenni McNab: jenni.mcnab@sharedcarescotland.com 👉 https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
📌 Join our team! We're hiring a part-time Communications Officer (28 hrs) for up to 12 months to support unpaid carers in Scotland. Creative & adaptable? Let's chat! 📅 Apply by 5pm on 6 Feb 2026 👉 https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
📌 Join our team! We're hiring a part-time Communications Officer (28 hrs) for up to 12 months to support unpaid carers in Scotland. Creative & adaptable? Let's chat! 📅 Apply by 5pm on 6 Feb 2026 👉 https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
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
✅ 25% Carers Act funding for local support
✅ Mandatory Young Carer Training.
Only 7.5% get breaks!
#CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount #RightToABreak
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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
✅ 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!
January 23, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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!
🔴We're hiring!🔴 Join Shared Care Scotland as a Communications Officer (maternity cover, 28 hrs/week). Improve unpaid carers' lives! 📅 Deadline: 5 pm, 6 Feb 2026. 📍 Interviews: 23 & 24 Feb, Dunfermline. Apply: office@sharedcarescotland.com 👉https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
January 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM
🔴We're hiring!🔴 Join Shared Care Scotland as a Communications Officer (maternity cover, 28 hrs/week). Improve unpaid carers' lives! 📅 Deadline: 5 pm, 6 Feb 2026. 📍 Interviews: 23 & 24 Feb, Dunfermline. Apply: office@sharedcarescotland.com 👉https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
📬 Check out our December eBulletin for essential updates: https://mailchi.mp/sharedcarescotland/shared-care-scotland-latest-news-from-december-2025-13894674
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January 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM
📬 Check out our December eBulletin for essential updates: https://mailchi.mp/sharedcarescotland/shared-care-scotland-latest-news-from-december-2025-13894674
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JOIN OUR TEAM 📢
We're looking for a Communications Officer (maternity cover), fixed-term for up to 12 months.
➡️ Apply here: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
#CommunicationsOfficer #ApplyNow #SharedCareScotland
We're looking for a Communications Officer (maternity cover), fixed-term for up to 12 months.
➡️ Apply here: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
#CommunicationsOfficer #ApplyNow #SharedCareScotland
January 20, 2026 at 9:38 AM
JOIN OUR TEAM 📢
We're looking for a Communications Officer (maternity cover), fixed-term for up to 12 months.
➡️ Apply here: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
#CommunicationsOfficer #ApplyNow #SharedCareScotland
We're looking for a Communications Officer (maternity cover), fixed-term for up to 12 months.
➡️ Apply here: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
#CommunicationsOfficer #ApplyNow #SharedCareScotland
The #RightToABreak is vital for unpaid carers' wellbeing. We must ensure access to meaningful breaks and funding to support them!
January 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The #RightToABreak is vital for unpaid carers' wellbeing. We must ensure access to meaningful breaks and funding to support them!
The NCO response to the Scottish Budget 2026–2027 is now available on our website.
📑 Read the full response: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/policy-and-consultation-responses/nco-response-scottish-budget-2026-2027/
📑 Read the full response: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/policy-and-consultation-responses/nco-response-scottish-budget-2026-2027/
January 15, 2026 at 2:12 PM
The NCO response to the Scottish Budget 2026–2027 is now available on our website.
📑 Read the full response: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/policy-and-consultation-responses/nco-response-scottish-budget-2026-2027/
📑 Read the full response: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/policy-and-consultation-responses/nco-response-scottish-budget-2026-2027/
📌 Our Response to the Scottish Budget 2026–2027
We welcome NHS and family support commitments, but are disappointed by funding for short breaks. We’ll advocate for investment for unpaid carers.
📑 Read the full response here: https://ow.ly/4vCJ50XWGq2
We welcome NHS and family support commitments, but are disappointed by funding for short breaks. We’ll advocate for investment for unpaid carers.
📑 Read the full response here: https://ow.ly/4vCJ50XWGq2
January 14, 2026 at 2:55 PM
📌 Our Response to the Scottish Budget 2026–2027
We welcome NHS and family support commitments, but are disappointed by funding for short breaks. We’ll advocate for investment for unpaid carers.
📑 Read the full response here: https://ow.ly/4vCJ50XWGq2
We welcome NHS and family support commitments, but are disappointed by funding for short breaks. We’ll advocate for investment for unpaid carers.
📑 Read the full response here: https://ow.ly/4vCJ50XWGq2
Today, as the Scottish Budget is announced, we stress the need for sustained funding for unpaid carers. 3 in 5 people may become carers—investing in their support is crucial! We urge action for breaks, local support, and training. #CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount #RoghtToABreak
January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Today, as the Scottish Budget is announced, we stress the need for sustained funding for unpaid carers. 3 in 5 people may become carers—investing in their support is crucial! We urge action for breaks, local support, and training. #CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount #RoghtToABreak
Our December ebulletin is live!
Get updates and insights from the sector.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Our December ebulletin is live!
Get updates and insights from the sector.
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Get updates and insights from the sector.
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National Carer Organisations urge support for unpaid carers before the 2026 election. Only 7.5% get breaks! #CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount #RightToABreak
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
National Carer Organisations urge support for unpaid carers before the 2026 election. Only 7.5% get breaks! #CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount #RightToABreak
Highlighting critical findings from 'A Scotland That Cares' Care Policy Scorecard, as we approach the Scottish Budget on 13 Jan 📄 https://ow.ly/4Shi50XSRmx
➡️ More info here: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/policy-practice-development/carers-survey-research-report-2024/
➡️ More info here: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/policy-practice-development/carers-survey-research-report-2024/
January 8, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Highlighting critical findings from 'A Scotland That Cares' Care Policy Scorecard, as we approach the Scottish Budget on 13 Jan 📄 https://ow.ly/4Shi50XSRmx
➡️ More info here: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/policy-practice-development/carers-survey-research-report-2024/
➡️ More info here: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/policy-practice-development/carers-survey-research-report-2024/
Check out The Herald’s ‘Social Care in Crisis’ series! We support the right to a break for carers. Our survey reveals the challenges and benefits. Full report here: https://ow.ly/8zVJ50XSQkO and article: https://ow.ly/vJrf50XSQkP
January 8, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Check out The Herald’s ‘Social Care in Crisis’ series! We support the right to a break for carers. Our survey reveals the challenges and benefits. Full report here: https://ow.ly/8zVJ50XSQkO and article: https://ow.ly/vJrf50XSQkP
📢 NCO position statement: Ahead of the Scottish budget on Jan 13, 2026, we urge support for unpaid carers. Read more: https://ow.ly/WqfW50XSQ64 Learn more: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/policy-practice-development/national-carer-organisations/
January 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
📢 NCO position statement: Ahead of the Scottish budget on Jan 13, 2026, we urge support for unpaid carers. Read more: https://ow.ly/WqfW50XSQ64 Learn more: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/policy-practice-development/national-carer-organisations/
The National Carer Organisations call on all parties to support unpaid carers before the 2026 election. We demand breaks and 25% funding for local support. #CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount
January 6, 2026 at 11:55 AM
The National Carer Organisations call on all parties to support unpaid carers before the 2026 election. We demand breaks and 25% funding for local support. #CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount
🎅Merry Christmas from all of us at Shared Care Scotland!🎄
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎅Merry Christmas from all of us at Shared Care Scotland!🎄
🎄 Season’s Greetings from Shared Care Scotland!
Our office is closed from today until Monday, 5 January 2026 at 9am. Our chatbot is available for enquiries. Wishing you a joyful festive season and a happy New Year! 🎆 See you in 2026!
Our office is closed from today until Monday, 5 January 2026 at 9am. Our chatbot is available for enquiries. Wishing you a joyful festive season and a happy New Year! 🎆 See you in 2026!
December 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🎄 Season’s Greetings from Shared Care Scotland!
Our office is closed from today until Monday, 5 January 2026 at 9am. Our chatbot is available for enquiries. Wishing you a joyful festive season and a happy New Year! 🎆 See you in 2026!
Our office is closed from today until Monday, 5 January 2026 at 9am. Our chatbot is available for enquiries. Wishing you a joyful festive season and a happy New Year! 🎆 See you in 2026!
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December 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
📬 Stay Connected with Shared Care Scotland!
Want the latest on short breaks and policy updates? Sign up for our e-bulletin for updates on funding opportunities, sector news, and key policy insights! 👉 Sign up: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/
Want the latest on short breaks and policy updates? Sign up for our e-bulletin for updates on funding opportunities, sector news, and key policy insights! 👉 Sign up: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/
Our December 2025 ebulletin is available now on our website 📰❄️
➡️ Visit here to find out more: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/news/our-december-2025-ebulletin/
#SharedCareScotland #DecemberUpdate #UnpaidCarers #ShortBreaks #Ebulletin
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#SharedCareScotland #DecemberUpdate #UnpaidCarers #ShortBreaks #Ebulletin
December 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Our December 2025 ebulletin is available now on our website 📰❄️
➡️ Visit here to find out more: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/news/our-december-2025-ebulletin/
#SharedCareScotland #DecemberUpdate #UnpaidCarers #ShortBreaks #Ebulletin
➡️ Visit here to find out more: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/news/our-december-2025-ebulletin/
#SharedCareScotland #DecemberUpdate #UnpaidCarers #ShortBreaks #Ebulletin
📢 Our Better Breaks Impact Report 2024–2025 is here! We've proudly supported 6,400 carers and reached over 4,400 disabled children. Discover the full story and inspiring case studies: 👉 Read the report here https://ow.ly/RtgQ50XKco4
December 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
📢 Our Better Breaks Impact Report 2024–2025 is here! We've proudly supported 6,400 carers and reached over 4,400 disabled children. Discover the full story and inspiring case studies: 👉 Read the report here https://ow.ly/RtgQ50XKco4
The Better Breaks Impact report 2024-2025 shows how short breaks support families. From holiday clubs to getaways, they create joy and strengthen bonds.
📖 Explore stories and stats: 👉 Read the full report: https://ow.ly/tEQ050XKbxp
📖 Explore stories and stats: 👉 Read the full report: https://ow.ly/tEQ050XKbxp
December 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Better Breaks Impact report 2024-2025 shows how short breaks support families. From holiday clubs to getaways, they create joy and strengthen bonds.
📖 Explore stories and stats: 👉 Read the full report: https://ow.ly/tEQ050XKbxp
📖 Explore stories and stats: 👉 Read the full report: https://ow.ly/tEQ050XKbxp