shared care scotland publications

On this page you will be able to download publications from Shared Care Scotland and read about projects 'in the pipeline'.

Publications can be also requested by emailing us at office@sharedcarescotland.com or by contacting our office on 01383 622462

Recent publications include:

>>>NEW: Guide to Developing a Short Break Bureau. This guide has been produced to examine different approaches to the short break bureau model of respite care planning and support.

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>>>NEW: 'Something To Look Forward To' a new DVD based resource. The DVD includes a short film with carers and care recipients offering advice and encouragement to those thinking about using short breaks and respite care. Click here for more information.

Back copies of our quarterly Newsletter - 'Breaking News'
Breaking Through our 2006 report on improving access to short break services for carers and service users within black and minority ethnic communities.
Breaking Through: 'The DVD'. As well as a copy of the report, the DVD contains film reports, workshop notes and presentations from the Shared Care Scotland Diversity Matters conference, 2006. To order a copy of the DVD please click here.
Options Review published in 2005 examines some common myths with regards to short breaks/respite provision as well as giving some real life examples of what has been provided by way of short breaks/respite inclusive of associated costs. The most common routes to accessing such services are also outlined.
Making a Break A study commissioned by Shared Care Scotland and undertaken by Robert Gordon's University (2004). The purpose of the research was to investigate the role and outcomes of respite care (for specified care groups)and to consider appropriate outcome measures for the evaluation of respite interventions.