Shetland Carers co-ordinate the Scheme locally, with support from Shared Care Scotland, who now support carer centres in 26 local authority areas to run Respitality Schemes.

Respitality (respite + hospitality) is a way the hospitality and leisure sector can help their local communities by recognising and appreciating the contribution of unpaid carers, by donating short breaks to carers at quieter times of the year. This enables a carer, plus a companion where possible, to have a break away from their caring responsibilities to recharge their batteries and have a little time for themselves.

Several carers within Shetland have been awarded treatments with Sarah, thanks to her kind donation of indian head massages and reflexology sessions during 2024! Carers can apply to the Respitality Scheme and they can be awarded a break, depending on which donated breaks are available at that time.

There are still some indian head massages to be awarded and used by the end of October, if any carer is interested to apply and has not yet received a Respitality Break this year.

For more information, click HERE or email carers@shetland.org