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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Our Short Breaks Fund team have created a social story to share with children & young people before our visits #SHIP kindly added PECs visuals-a communication method using pictures to help people who have limited or no spoken language to communicate their thoughts ow.ly/7hx550ZnNMW

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

☀️Lots of us are enjoying lovely weather - are you feeling the heat? Stay safe in the sun - for more information from the experts visit #NHSinform and search 'heat illness' ow.ly/7Kaz50ZmXGB #community #health #unpaidcarer #scotland

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The annual State of Caring survey is the most in-depth research done into unpaid carers in the UK. The responses are vital to campaign work to improve the lives of carers in #Scotland & beyond. Respond by August 09: ow.ly/sFAe50ZifSH #ShortBreaks #UpaidCarers

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🎊Holidays or isolation? report School's out for summer! How do the facilities in your area compare? ow.ly/Z2Mj50Z8H6o #UnpaidCarers #playparks #ASN #Scotland #ShortBreaks

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

⏰Our short breaks brokerage programme for 2026–2027 closes for applications on this Monday, 06 July. 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: ow.ly/Yr4k50ZaZAI

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The annual State of Caring survey is the most in-depth research done into unpaid carers in the UK. The responses are vital to campaign work to improve the lives of carers in #Scotland & beyond. Click to respond: ow.ly/sFAe50ZifSH #ShortBreaks #UpaidCarers

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🎊Holidays or isolation? report The holidays are almost upon us, how do the facilities in your area compare? ow.ly/Z2Mj50Z8H6o #UnpaidCarers #playparks #ASN #Scotland #ShortBreaks

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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: ow.ly/Yr4k50ZaZAI #ShortBreaks #SharedCareScotland #RighttoaBreak

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

📣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: sharedlivesplus.org.uk/our-events/s… #SharedCareScotland #UnpaidCare #UnpaidCarers #ShortBreaks

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🔊1 week left! 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 ow.ly/QBTx50YV0I4

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Carers Week is a time to reflect on the realities unpaid carers face every day. Balancing work, family & caring responsibilities often at the expense of their wellbeing. There's growing recognition carers need regular, meaningful breaks. Right to a Break - our response: ow.ly/ZU5e50Z8SWI

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

📣CARER FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES & SHORT BREAKS Focusing on this year’s #CarersWeek2026 theme of building carer friendly communities, the briefing, published with Carers UK (Scotland) presents how #shortbreaks access & provision can be developed. ow.ly/NKC850Zas8O

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

#CarersWeek2026 Day 4 - Education Education shouldn’t be used for meaningful short breaks for parent carers. Suitable leisure provision is important to be able to enjoy breaks with children . ow.ly/4I6E50Z8PBC 💻 Join our webinar: ow.ly/NYow50Z8PBB #UnpaidCarers #ShortBreaks

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Disability Equality Scotland are recruiting up to six volunteers to join their Board of Directors - interested? Find out more: disabilityequality.scot/news/join-u…

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#CarersWeek2026 Day 3: Work. Focusing on the challenges #unpaidcarers face balancing work with caring responsibilities. We are passionate that work is not a break. Time to Live #microgrants have been used creatively to provide #shortbreaks, while juggling caring with work:https://ow.ly/Snhj50Z8N4z

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🔊2 weeks left! 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 ow.ly/rBqs50YV075

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🎊Launching TODAY: Holidays or isolation report on Day 1 of #CarersWeek2026 Looking at the difference the availability of safe spaces promoting health & exercise can make to children and families, Produced in partnership with East Lothian HSCP ow.ly/Z2Mj50Z8H6o

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

#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: sharedlivesplus.org.uk/our-events/s… #SharedCareScotland #UnpaidCare #UnpaidCarers #ShortBreaks

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

💻Cultural Challenges; Caring & Supporting Unpaid Carers Carers Scotland are hosting an event on 10 June at 10am with North Lanarkshire Carers Together exploring cultural challenges in caring, inclusive workplaces & support for #unpaidcarers in #Scotland Find out more: ow.ly/3E7v50Z75YX

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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 ow.ly/wtsJ50Z6a1B

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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 ow.ly/msGo50Z5zkG Watch at 21 minutes 40 seconds ow.ly/tflJ50Z5zkH

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Morning Live - Series 8: 28/05/2026

Rav and Michelle discuss cashback card deals with Laura Pomfret, financial support for older carers with Dr Kas, and how to avoid being overcharged at the garage with Harry Kind.

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

✔️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? ow.ly/b85450Z3aoX #unpaidcarers #ShortBreaks #RightToaBreak

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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: ow.ly/guts50Z48Km #BBCCaringMattersWeek #ShortBreaks #SharedCareScotland

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

👏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: ow.ly/62ql50Z39QF

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

#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 🙂 ow.ly/GJrI50Z38H6

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

👉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 ow.ly/mygQ50Z390r

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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.” ow.ly/wqOi50YVWU6

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

🎉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

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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: www.sdsscotland.org.uk/news/recruit…

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

🎉#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

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

👉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 ow.ly/ymZG50YV53X

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

#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: ow.ly/B6cJ50YYbZW

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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." ow.ly/44gO50YXGYY #unpaidcarers

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

#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 ow.ly/hhJG50YV4cQ

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🔊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 takeabreakscotland.org.uk

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

🔊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 takeabreakscotland.org.uk

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

📰 Our April #ebulletin is now available. Read all our latest updates: mailchi.mp/sharedcarescotland/march… Not subscribed? Visit our website to never miss an update: ow.ly/xK5U50YBGeo #SharedCareScotland #RightToABreak #NCO

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🥳#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 ow.ly/sbpZ50YQtcm #unpaidcarers #carersinscotland #SharedCareScotland

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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 ⏰ ow.ly/ejVJ50YQpee #ExperienceInfluencingPolicy #ShapeTheFutureOfShortBreaks

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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🥁 www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/short…

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

📢What do YOU think? The third poll in our Right to a Break consultation series is open now Have your say: ow.ly/mHJj50YMFMZ #ExperienceInfluencingPolicy #ShapeTheFutureOfShortBreaks #SharedCareScotland See less

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

#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: www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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 #youngcarers

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Shared Care Scotland @carebreaks.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🙌#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.” ow.ly/6yU350YIMUr Carers Scotland

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