Today's theme is 'What is a Carer?'

For your information today:

*We have a 'Take a Break' competition running this week and a 'Cuppa and Cake' offer available FREE at Fjara cafe in Lerwick. Please see Carers Week 2021 | Voluntary Action Shetland - Virtual Carers Centre (shetlandcarers.org) for more details.

*Have a look at the Pledge Wall on our website https://www.shetlandcarers.org/pledge-wall. This shows pledges that people and organisations who work with unpaid carers in Shetland, have made about how they will support you in your role.

*There is a live yoga session with Wendy Hatrick of Island Yoga Shetland at 10.30am, or catch up when you can:

https://www.facebook.com/ShetlandCarers/

*Are you a carer? Take our online quiz to find out at www.shetlandcarers.org

*Contact us at Shetland Carers to find out how we can help you in your caring role. Our service provides:

Info and advice, support, signposting, access to Short Breaks, support groups, website, Facebook and Twitter, quarterly newsletter, help with emergency planning, and provides opportunities to influence carers strategy/policy.

You can make a referral to Shetland Carers for yourself or someone else, through our website.

Tel: 01595 743980 or email carers@shetland.org