Welcome to Shared Care Scotland
Shared Care Scotland is a national charity that works to improve the quality, choice and availability of short break (respite care) provision across Scotland, for the benefit of carers and the people they care for.
In Scotland there are over 650,000 people who care for a family member, partner or friend, who may be ill, disabled, or dependent on drugs or alcohol.
Getting the right break at the right time is a big priority for many carers. Short breaks help keep families together and can contribute to the health and wellbeing of everyone in the caring relationship. They also help people with care needs to maintain or make new relationships, learn new skills and be included in their community.
What is a short break?
Short breaks or respite care is short term care that helps families take a break from the daily routine and demands of the caring situation. It can be provided in the home of the care recipient or in a variety of other community based or residential settings.
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What do we want?
We want all carers and the people they care for to be able to have the right break, in the right place at the right time. We want people to be fully involved in decisions about short break services in their area.
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Care for a break?
Our Short Break Planning section has a comprehensive set of information and resources to help you find, plan and get the most from your short break. You'll also find advice on what to do if you're not getting the service you need.
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What's New...
- What's On in Carers Week
- Take a Break Scotland fund re-opens for families with disabled children
- Easy Short Breaks Evaluation Toolkit Launched
With the right kind of short breaks, families will cope and will continue to care.
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- A company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland SC161033
- Registered charity SC 005315