Inclusion Scotland research shows people who identify as LGBTQIA+ face additional barriers when accessing health & social care support All carers must be able to access breaks supporting physical & mental wellbeing, social opportunities & a life alongside caring Read more https://ow.ly/wtsJ50Z6a1B

On yesterday's BBC Morning Live, Dr Kas Ahmed discussed ‘internal symptoms’ that signal carers need a break 57% of respondents from our survey reported they 'rarely or never' manage to take a holiday/extended break https://ow.ly/msGo50Z5zkG Watch at 21 minutes 40 seconds https://ow.ly/tflJ50Z5zkH

✔️Right to a Break: Our key themes -Closing the implementation gap -What makes a break meaningful -The reality on the ground -Clarity and confidence -Fair access across Scotland -Building a stronger picture 🙋‍♂️Agree? https://ow.ly/b85450Z3aoX #unpaidcarers #ShortBreaks #RightToaBreak

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

👏Thank you to everyone who took part in our events & polls. Our response was shaped by your views & experiences, giving us the opportunity to amplify your voices at a national level, helping influence how a future Right to a Break is designed. Read our response here: https://ow.ly/62ql50Z39QF

#CaringMatters Week A spotlight on caring across the BBC, bringing together programming to reflect the realities of caring in the UK. An Eastenders fan or love a singalong with Songs of Praise? An avid listener & love The Archers or a radio phone in? Get involved 🙂 https://ow.ly/GJrI50Z38H6#CaringMatters

👉Out today: Our Right to a Break response following Scottish Government consultation around #RighttoaBreak, we've submitted our response An important opportunity to bring #unpaidcarers voices into national conversation & influence how a future Right to a Break is designed https://ow.ly/mygQ50Z390r

Vasyl cares for his elderly parents, both living with long‑term health conditions. He used his #TimetoLive micro-grant to buy a Ukrainian layout Apple Magic Keyboard “I’ve always loved writing stories it's something that brings me joy. My creative spark has returned.” https://ow.ly/wqOi50YVWU6

🎉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

Self Directed Support Scotland is looking for people with experience of Direct Payments (DPs) to take part in online discussion groups. Find out more here: https://www.sdsscotland.org.uk/news/recruitment-to-focus-groups-on-national-research-on-direct-payment-changes-in-scotland-opens/

🎉#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

👉Rory's #TimeToLive story Rory balanced work, day‑to‑day life & caring responsibilities for his daughter, who has Down Syndrome & needed a break. Rory was delighted to receive a #microgrant that enrolled him in a British Sign Language course helping their communication https://ow.ly/ymZG50YV53X#TimeToLive#microgrant

👉#Unpaidcarer living in #Inverclyde? Coalition of Carers in Scotland are hosting From Recognition to Rights. A free 5 week leadership programme: -Understand your rights -Speak confidently to decision makers -Represent carers in your area https://www.carersnet.org/training-for-carers-in-inverclyde/

Our team are out and about today! #unpaidcarers #SharedCareScotland #Scotland #ShortBreaks

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Our recent report shows links between poorer mental health & unpaid caring responsibilities: 👉36% of all unpaid carers, and 59% of carers who were struggling to make ends meet said they had bad or very bad mental health. Full report here: https://ow.ly/B6cJ50YYbZW#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek With strong links between unpaid caring responsibilities & poorer mental health, our research shows: "Regular, meaningful short breaks from caring responsibilities can significantly enhance unpaid carers’ health & wellbeing." https://ow.ly/44gO50YXGYY#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #unpaidcarers

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek With strong links between unpaid caring responsibilities & poorer mental health, our research shows: "Regular, meaningful short breaks from caring responsibilities can significantly enhance unpaid carers’ health & wellbeing." https://ow.ly/44gO50YXGYY#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #unpaidcarers

#TimeToLive story from Quinn, a dedicated #youngcarer who supports their father Responsibility, constant worry & emotional strain took a significant toll on Quinn’s #wellbeing. A #microgrant for a music festival offered space to unwind, breathe & rediscover friendships https://ow.ly/hhJG50YV4cQ

🔊Apply now! Open until June 22 Cash grants to parents caring for disabled & seriously ill #children & #youngpeople aged 0-17, grants for day trips, a #shortbreaks away, travel costs, additional carer, gardening & home entertainment equipment 👉Find out more https://takeabreakscotland.org.uk#children

🔊Apply now-Open until June 22 Cash grants to parents caring for disabled & seriously ill #children & #youngpeople aged 0-17, grants for day trips, a #shortbreaks away, travel costs, additional carer, gardening & home entertainment equipment 👉Find out more https://takeabreakscotland.org.uk#children#youngpeople

📰 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#ebulletin #SharedCareScotland #RightToABreak #NCO

🥳#Respitality Impact Report 2025 OUT TODAY! 📊An amazing report full of achievements, learning & developments with real life stories. Get involved & #MakeaCarersDay - email us: [email protected] https://ow.ly/sbpZ50YQtcm#Respitality#MakeaCarersDay#unpaidcarers #carersinscotland #SharedCareScotland

Our final poll on the Right to a Break consultation is now live 📊 We're gathering views on the proposed transitional arrangements to the new right to a break. Share your views with us by 10am on Monday 11 May ⏰ https://ow.ly/ejVJ50YQpee #ExperienceInfluencingPolicy #ShapeTheFutureOfShortBreaks

Short break stories share experiences of #carers across #Scotland Zara’s responsibilities are wide‑ranging & constant. With a Time to Live #microgrant she realised her dream, her own electric drum kit🥁 https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/short-breaks-stories/zaras-story-drumming-up-confidence/

📢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

#SharedCareScotlandare hosting a roundtable event for organisations, seeking views shape how the new “Right to a break” will operate in practice, drawing on the experience of partners 👀Check our socials or join our Ebulletin mailing list for more info: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/#SharedCareScotlandare

Thanks to those who joined the NCO's Scottish Election 2026-Unpaid Carer Hustings event today A great opportunity to hear questions that matter to #unpaidcarers addressed by political parties Carers Scotland Carers Trust Scotland Coalition of Carers in Scotland @mecopp.bsky.social#unpaidcarers #youngcarers

🙌#CarersActiveTogether Day Celebrating the power of #community for unpaid carers “Attending the championships gave me more than just respite-it allowed me to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and strengthen bonds with my team.” https://ow.ly/6yU350YIMUr Carers Scotland

🙌#CarersActiveTogether Day A day promoting movement, #wellbeing and the power of #community for unpaid carers A micro-grant enabled Grace to take a much‑needed, three‑night break with her partner at a hotel in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. https://ow.ly/Meab50YILB4 Carers Scotland

📢Calling all last minute applications Providing 12-month grants to third sector organisations to develop & deliver short breaks projects & services for: #carers of adults (aged 21 years +) #youngcarers (caring for children or adults) & the people that they care for https://ow.ly/l8ZZ50YETEB

🙌#CarersActiveTogether Day A day promoting movement, #wellbeing and the power of #community for unpaid carers A micro-grant enabled Lucas to attend his P7 residential break-participating in adventures, boosting his confidence & learning new skills https://ow.ly/iEOQ50YIKBE Carers Scotland

📣 Scottish Election 2026 - Unpaid Carer Hustings. Unpaid carers deserve to be heard in this election. A reminder that National Carer Organisations are hosting their #unpaidcarer hustings online tomorrow from 11:30am - 1pm. 👀We'll be posting updates tomorrow-so please keep an eye on our socials!

📢Calling all last minute applications Providing 12-month grants to third sector organisations to develop & deliver short breaks projects & services for: #carers of adults (aged 21 years +) #youngcarers (caring for children or adults) & the people that they care for https://ow.ly/l8ZZ50YETEB

📢Calling all last minute applications Providing 12-month grants to third sector organisations to develop & deliver short breaks projects & services for: #carers of adults (aged 21 years +) #youngcarers (caring for children or adults) & the people that they care for https://ow.ly/l8ZZ50YETEB

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

Our office will be closed tomorrow, Friday 03 April and we'll be back on Monday 06 April at 9am. While we're away, our website chatbot will still be available to record any enquiries or questions. We will respond when we return. Wishing you a lovely Easter weekend.

📢Our 2nd digital poll on the right to a break consultation themes is live. Have your say: https://app.polling.com/forms/18f86075-886b-4e5e-9b6e-900878fa0a6d/share ⏰Poll closes 10.00am on 13 April

📰 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

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

📑 Our Creative Breaks 2024–2025 impact report is now available. During this period, funded projects reported a number of achievements through Creative Breaks funding. Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/rJBP50YtieC 📢 Creative Breaks 2026–2027 will open for applications on 26 March 2026.

📊 Our first poll on the development of the right to a break is now live. Until Monday 30 March, share your views on the definition of "sufficient breaks". If you have any questions, email us at [email protected]. Have your say: https://ow.ly/n9CO50YtgNX #ExperienceInfluencingPolicy

📢 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#YoungCarersActionDay#FairFutures#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#WorldBookDay #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

Our February 2026 ebulletin is out now 📰 In this edition, we focus on the Scottish Government's consultation on the right to a break, as well as our monthly updates across policy development, research and learning, and upcoming events. ➡️ Read the full ebulletin here: https://ow.ly/ff9v50Yohn1