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Common Questions

• I a struggling to care for my granddaughter

  please get in touch - lets have a chat

• We have permanent residency of our grandchild, but are struggling. Do we qualify for help from you? Or even someone to talk to etc.? Not sure where to go for help!

  Hi - get in touch and we can have a chat and I can maybe sign post you to something. Tel 01595 743923 or email carers@shetland.org

• Help to move house

  Perhaps you could email us with a few more details of what info you are wanting with regard to moving house. Our email address is carers@shetland.org

• Hi do you go out and cut elderly peoples toenails if they can't do it themselves?

  Hi, no I'm sorry that is not a service that we offer. We have looked into this for you but have been unable to determine if anyone is providng this service at the moent. Maybe your GP practice can advise who you can contact.

• I look after my son who is 28 years old and has Cerebral Palsy his day centre is closed due to the Covid would I be eligible for a grant

  Hi Joyce

  Thanks for getting in touch.

  Unfortunately our short break grant scheme for carers of adults closed recently with all funds allocated. This will reopen again in October unless we receive any additional funding before then when it would open sooner.

  In the meantime, I wonder if you would like to register with our service so that you receive any information we are sending out such as our quarterly newsletter. You can do this from our website at www.shetlandcarers.org at the blue sign up section near the bottom. VAS Carers want to support you to manage your caring role and have a lofe alongside caring.

  If you have queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

  Kirsten Harcus

  Carers Support Worker