The National Carer Organisations have prepared a briefing to answer questions on testing for Coronavirus. You can read it here.
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National Carer Organisations PPE Briefing
The National Carer Organisations have prepared a briefing to answer questions on the availablity of PPE for unpaid carers in…
National Carer Organisations Coronavirus briefing #1
What does the Coronavirus Act 2020 mean for Unpaid Carers in Scotland? The National Carer Organisations in Scotland have put…
Statement on COVID-19
Statement from Shared Care Scotland on COVID-19 Outbreak Published 18th March 2020 As for the majority of organisations across Scotland,…
What the evidence tells us about short breaks for family carers
A new research report commissioned by Shared Care Scotland explores existing evidence about the vital role played by short breaks and respite care in families where there are significant caring roles
Things fall apart – The impact of holiday activity provision
The impact of holiday activity provision on disabled children and their families Research in six Scottish local authorities, commissioned by…
Carers Act funding in the news
Over 11th and 12th March, the BBC has been running a story across the Nine news programme, Good Morning Scotland, and online…
New Rights for Carers
On April 1st, Scotland took a major step towards extending and enhancing the rights of unpaid carers
ISBA 2018: Call for Papers Now Open
The next International Short Breaks Association conference takes place in Reykjavik, Iceland from 9-11 October 2018. For those that managed along…
Consultation on Carers Act Regulations Open!
The Scottish Government is currently seeking views on draft regulations being made under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. The Carers…