In our Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter...
We know that caring for someone following a stroke or heart attack, or who is living with a respiratory condition, or long covid, can be challenging.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is currently undertaking a consultation with carers, in partnership with The Diffley Partnership, to better understand the support carers need.
Your voices can help shape future services and support. The link to further information and to sign up is shown here for you: Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland: Carers Focus Groups
Carers who take part will receive £40 to thank you for your time and participation.
The Garioch Food Map has been updated with amendments for the Kemnay food services.
Click HERE to view.
Join our pop-up events for expert advice and friendly conversations!
Our July 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.
