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Supporting and empowering unpaid Carers in Shetland to manage their caring role and have a life alongside caring

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If you look after someone, who looks after you?

In the UK there are six and a half million people who care unpaid for an ill, frail or disabled family member or friend. These people are called carers.

They help with personal things like getting someone dressed, turning them in their sleep, helping them to the toilet, helping them move about or administering their medication. Carers also help with things like shopping, laundry, cleaning, cooking, filling in forms or managing money.

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Q1: Do you provide unpaid care for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without your support?

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Latest News

Autumn 2023 Carers Newsletter

The latest edition of our Carers Newsletter is now available and is being posted/emailed out in the next week to carers registered with our service. To register, you can Sign Up from our home page https://www.shetlandcarers.org/continue reading

Fjara Cafe Bar receives Respitality certificate

Shetland Carers recently presented a certificate to Fjara Cafe Bar in recognition of their continued support of unpaid carers in Shetland, through the Respitality Scheme.continue reading

Brudolff Hotels Ltd receives Respitality certificate

Shetland Carers recently presented a certificate to Brudolff Hotels Ltd in recognition of their continued support of unpaid carers in Shetland, through the Respitality Scheme.continue reading

Upcoming meetings & Events

Friday Group

This group meets at Mareel every fortnight in term time, from 2.30pm-4pm. It is aimed at young people who find it difficult to meet and communicate with others.continue reading

Sibling Group Sessions

We run a monthly group on a Saturday morning from 10.45 - 12.45 for young people who have a sibling with Additional Support Needs or possibly carrying out a small caring role for a parent.continue reading

Lego Group

Lego Group can encourage sibling interaction, along with promoting role play, wider group interaction, and turn taking. This is done through playing with Lego in a structured way. It is great fun and there is always adult support on hand.continue reading

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Voluntary Action Shetland

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14 Market Street
Lerwick
Shetland
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Short Breaks Fund
Shetland Charitable Trust
Carers Trust
SIC

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