In our Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter...
Alzheimer Scotland are looking for feedback on their community centres and spaces. They have shared this message below and would appreciate responses for their survey by Monday 15th June 2026.
We are looking at how we can make our centres and community spaces more flexible and welcoming, so people can drop in during opening hours, stay for as long as they like, and join activities if they want to.
We are also reviewing how we promote our services and how we share information with people, to help us make sure updates, activities and support information are easy to access in ways that work best for you. We would really value your feedback to help shape our future plans.
The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and is open to people living with dementia, carers, family members, supporters and professionals.
Complete the survey here: Your Feedback on Our Centres and Community Spaces – Fill out form
We would be grateful if you could complete it by Monday 15 June 2026.
Thank you for helping us shape our future services.
Join our pop-up events for expert advice and friendly conversations!
Our May and June events are listed HERE.
Applications for Time to Live (TTL) Creative Breaks 2026/27 are now open.
Time to Live (TTL) is a funding programme that provides microgrants to unpaid carers so that they can take a vital break from their caring role - this can take the form of:
Whatever you deem as a break for you - TTL can provide this support.
VSA are working with Shared Care Scotland as their delivery partner, with funding being provided by the Scottish Government.
Do you look after someone who needs help and support due to an illness, disability, mental health problem, or substance misuse? If they could not manage without your support, and you’re not employed to do this, then you are a carer.
The advantage of our information and support is that we are a local based organisation. We have an in-depth understanding of the people of Aberdeenshire and take a localised approach to all our information and carers services.
We are also network partners with the National Carers Organisations, Carers Trust and Coalition of Carers which keeps us briefed with all matters relating to unpaid carers.
Come along and enjoy a cuppa and a chat at Inverurie Community Campus' new Community Café!
The free Community Café will be open every Friday from 9:30am - 11:30am.
Updated: Wednesday 27th May
To view the latest carers events around Aberdeenshire, please visit our Aberdeenshire Carers Events page.
Updated: Wednesday 27th May
We have a loads of events taking place in North, South, and Central Aberdeenshire this month.
Do you know of someone who is a carer or are you a carer that needs support?
If you are a young or adult carer or referring a young or adult carer, please follow the link below to complete our online form.
Carefree is a multi-award-winning digital charity with a mission to offer every full-time unpaid carer in the UK the chance of an annual short break.
Breaks consist of 1–2-night hotel stays, plus breakfast at the cost of a £38 admin fee. To be eligible, you must be 18+ and a full-time unpaid carer (30+ hours per week).
Please note: The break is for the carer only. You are welcome to take a companion but not the person(s) you care for. Carers may book up to two breaks per calendar year. 1 break between January - June & 1 break between July and December.
Request a
referral by completing our form HERE. Alternatively, you can find out more
by contacting: carers.shire@vsa.org.uk or pamela.mccready@vsa.org.uk
A range of resources and information for anyone who has an unpaid caring role.
Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter now available!
Our carer magazine, where you can find out what activities we have upcoming and also read stories from fellow carers.
National charity Family Fund provides a wide range of grants to families living in Scotland raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young person, on a low income.
You could be eligible to apply for items such as a washing machine, fridge or oven; a piece of furniture including beds and bedding, sensory or play equipment, technology like an iPad or tablet or a family break.
This support could make a big difference to your child and family.
