Contact Us
Please contact us with your questions or queries. You can either complete the form below, or use any of the other contact methods listed.
Contact Details
You can contact us by email at carers@shetland.org
Our Adult Carers Support Worker post is currently vacant.
Contact number: 01595 743980
Email:
Laura Mackenzie is our Young Carers Support Worker. She supports Young Carers in their caring role, helping them get time for respite. Laura offers 1-1 sessions, tutoring and group sessions. There are also Young Carers and Young Adults Carers groups available - further information is available on our website.
Laura is currently on Maternity Leave as of January 2023
Contact number: 01595 743906 / 07766679583
Email: laura.mackenzie@shetland.org
Laura Russell is our Children and Families Support Worker. Her role involves supporting families who have a child with additional support needs. Laura is also in charge of running our various groups - Sibling group, Parent group, Friday group and Lego Group. More information on these groups can be found under the 'Meeting and Events' tab.
Contact number: 01595 743909 / 07717181507
Email: laura.russell@shetland.org
Amanda Brown is a part-time Administrative Assistant for Shetland Carers. She carries out a variety of clerical duties, produces correspondence and documents, maintains records, liaises with carers and partner agencies and assists with updating the website and social media pages.
Contact number: 01595 743923 / 07342895928
Email: amanda.brown@shetland.org
Westside Carers' Group
Fiona Sinclair is the secretary of the Westside Carers' Group.
Contact her at the Walls Health Centre: 01595 809352
Email: fiona.sinclair1@nhs.net
The group now have their own facebook page called Westside Carers Group.
Mental Health Carers' Group
Contact: Anne Burke on 07887606205 or by email vera.anne.burke@hotmail.co.uk