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Shared Care Scotland has been in existence since 1989 (incorporated as a charity limited by guarantee in October 1995). We are one of six national carer organisations in Scotland which represent, in distinct and different ways, the views and concerns of Scotland's increasing population of unpaid carers.
Shared Care Scotland is governed by a Board of Directors who represent a cross section of stakeholders including carers, service users, service providers and those who plan and commission services. Shared Care Scotland currently has two full time staff and two part time staff. They are: the Chief Executive, Administrator, Administration Assistant (part-time) and Book Keeper (part-time).
Purpose, Vision and Aims
The purpose of Shared Care Scotland is to promote and support the development of flexible, person-centred short break and respite services across Scotland, for the benefit of all carers and care recipients.
Our vision is that all those with caring responsibilities, and the people they care for, will have regular access to high quality, affordable and appropriate short break services, which support the caring relationship and contribute to their health, well-being and quality of life.
We aim to be a strong, representative organisation and a leading provider of information, advice and support to all those who use, provide, plan or regulate short break and respite care services.
We believe passionately that the way to improve services is through partnership and shared understanding, and a determination by all concerned to work collaboratively to achieve common goals.
For further information, please visit www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk