"Our Short Break grant went towards flights for a holiday abroad. It gave us a chance to take a break in a place we had dreamed about visiting. It helped our mental health and having that short period of time to recharge has enabled us to be in a more positive mindset going forward. We spend so much of our time caring, not only directly, but all the other aspects that take planning or organising, so getting time to switch off slightly from that and enjoy a break has meant that we came back feeling refreshed both mentally and physically. It is extremely difficult to put into words exactly what this grant did and just how much it benefitted our whole family. The only thing I can say is 'Thank You' and that we are all truly grateful."

~ Carer who was awarded a Time for Me Short Break grant

Shetland Carers

NEW! TIME FOR ME Short Break Grants

We are delighted to launch our new 'Time for Me' fund - to allow carers of someone UNDER 21 years, to take a short break of their choice after securing funding from Shetland Charitable Trust.

Thanks to funding from Shetland Charitable Trust, VAS Carers can now provide grants through our new 'Time for Me' fund - to allow carers of someone UNDER 21 years, to take a short break of their choice.

For full information about our new grant scheme, including details of how to apply, please click HERE.

For ideas of how to take a break at these times, please click HERE.

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