Shetland Carers can offer:

*Signposting to relevant support agencies

*Information about Emergency Planning

*Advice on how to apply for Short break 'Time to Live' grants and Respitality breaks for carers

These are some of the things that people may have mentioned to you or you may be thinking about as a carer:

Adult Carer Support Plan - this helps you to think about what support you might need to help you to continue your caring role. Here is the link to the full leaflet.

Emergency Planning - this helps you to think about a document to record all the support you carry out for the person you care for, so that this could continue if you were unable to to carry out your caring role at short notice. Here is the link to the full leaflet. We also have cards that you can put in your purse to let anyone know that you are a carer.

Caring for children - GIRFEC - Getting it right for every child - this framework aims to improve outcomes for all children and young people. It puts the wellbeing of children and young people at the centre. For more information about the framework and assessment process please use this link to take you to the SIC GIRFEC page.

Registering with your doctor as a carer - it is really important to register with your GP so they are aware that you are a carer, this should ensure that you are invited to things such as the flu vaccination.

Taking a break - this is really important so that you can continue your caring role. VAS is administering Short Break 'Time to Live' Grants and a Respitality Breaks for Shetland Carers. Please note that young carers can also apply for both a Short Break grant and a Respitality Break.

Benefits and financial support - Please contact Shetland Citizen's Advice Bureau who can help you to maximise your income.