Shared Care Scotland is a registered national charity which was formed to promote and support the development of flexible, imaginative and person centred short break services (respite care) throughout Scotland.
Our vision is for a Scotland where every unpaid carer can live a full and balanced life, with the assistance they need to take regular, quality breaks from the demands of their caring routines.
We aim to be the leading source of information on short breaks in Scotland.
In Scotland it is estimated there are between 700,000 and 800,000 people of all ages who provide unpaid care for a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour who needs assistance due to a physical or mental illness, disability, age or addiction-related health problems. Access to breaks from caring provides a much-needed release from the physical and emotional demands of the caring situation and can help carers achieve better balance in their lives by looking after their own health and wellbeing.
Contact information
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