⏰Last chance! Applications for the Communications Officer (maternity cover) close today at 5pm. Passionate about helping unpaid carers in Scotland? We want to hear from you! 📧 Send your application to [email protected] 👉 https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/

Today is Time to Talk Day! 🗣️ Let's break the stigma around mental health. For unpaid carers, regular breaks are crucial to reduce stress and isolation. Read our findings on why carers need meaningful breaks for better mental health. #TimeToTalk #MentalHealth #CarersSupport https://ow.ly/kCu650XTTvn

📢 Join our team! We're hiring a Communications Officer (maternity cover, 28 hrs/week) to support unpaid carers in Scotland. 💬 Chat with Jenni: [email protected] 📅 Apply by 5pm, 6 Feb 2026 📧 [email protected] 👉 https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/

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

Our first ebulletin of 2026 is now available on our website 📢 Not already subscribed? 🤔 Visit our website to receive all the latest news: sharedcarescotland.org.uk 📰 Read January's ebulletin here: https://bit.ly/4bwNDqB

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: [email protected] 👉 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/

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!

🔴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: [email protected] 👉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 👀 Sign up for updates: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/

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

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/

📌 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

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. 🔗 Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/sharedcarescotland/shared-care-scotland-latest-news-from-december-2025-13894674 ✨ Subscribe for future updates: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/

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/

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/

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!🎄

🎄 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!

📬 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/

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

📢 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

Need a break? Our Short Breaks Directory helps carers find tailored respite options across Scotland. ✅ Explore now: 👉 Check the directory here https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/directory/short-break-providers/

📢 Our Better Breaks Impact report 2024–2025 is here! Better Breaks funding has: ✅ Supported 6,400 carers ✅ Reached 4,400 disabled children & young people ✅ Funded 60 projects 👉 Read the report: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/media/avqpcda5/better-breaks-impact-report-2024-2025.pdf

🎉 The Young Carer Grant is open for 19-year-olds! If you care for 16+ hours/week for 3 months, you could get £390.25. Use it for breaks, hobbies, or equipment. 📖 Apply here: Young Carer Grant – mygov.scot 📬 Don't miss out!

🎤 Join us for an online event with @EastLothianCarers TOMORROW, Dec 3, 2-3 pm! Enjoy music from the Care to Sing! choir and learn how creative spaces boost wellbeing. Free registration: 🎟️ https://ow.ly/nSjF50XyBwu

🎤 Join us online with @CarersOfEastLothian on Dec 3 | 2-3:15 pm! Hear Gemma Twells-Davison & Jenny Swan share about Care to Sing! 🎶 Enjoy live choir songs and see how creativity boosts carers' wellbeing. Free event, register here: 🎟️ https://ow.ly/tlym50XyBx4

🚨 Our November 2025 ebulletin is here! ✅ Policy updates ✅ Scottish Labour Conference ✅ Better Breaks impact report 📖 Read it here: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/news/our-november-2025-ebulletin/ 📬 Not subscribed? Sign up: https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/

Join us in welcoming Gemma Twells-Davison, CoEL's Communications Coordinator, and Jenny Swan, Care to Sing! volunteer. Hear their insights on creative short breaks on Wednesday, 03 December at 2pm! 🎟️https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/events/creative-breaks-in-action-care-to-sing-and-beyond/

Policy Officer 📢 Last chance to apply! Our vacancy at Shared Care Scotland closes TODAY at 5 PM. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference! Apply now: 👉 https://www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/

📢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#CarersRightsDay#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

The National Carer Organisations urge all parties to support unpaid carers before the 2026 election! We need: ✅ Higher Carer Support Payment ✅ Minimum Income Guarantee ✅ Carer Positive funding ✅ No social care charges #CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount

The National Carer Organisations urge support for unpaid carers before the 2026 election! They deserve health support! ✅ Tackling Carer Health Inequalities ✅ Annual health checks ✅ Access to mental health support. #CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount

The National Carer Organisations urge parties to commit to unpaid carers before the 2026 election! ✅ Invest in tackling health inequalities. ✅ Annual health checks & flexible appointments. ✅ Access to mental health support. #CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount

The National Carer Organisations urge all parties to take action for unpaid carers ahead of the 2026 election. We demand: ✅ Higher Carer Support Payment ✅ Minimum Income Guarantee ✅ Carer Positive funding ✅ End social care charges #CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount

The National Carer Organisations urge all parties to support unpaid carers before the 2026 election. We need guaranteed breaks and 25% of Carers Act funding for local support. Supporting carers is essential! #CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount

📢 We’re hiring a Policy Officer! Full-time, £33,830.19, 36 days holiday. Apply by 21 Nov: https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001EzW5IAK/policy-officer #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: https://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