Carers survey 2024
Carer short break survey 2024
Our carers short break survey for 2024 has now closed and we are working to analyse the responses. We thank everyone who took the time to complete it and the organisations that generously helped us share it to a wide audience.
Why is Shared Care Scotland doing a survey?
The Shared Care Scotland carers’ experience survey will gather carers insights and experiences of accessing and using short breaks and respite services in Scotland.
We carry out occasional surveys to improve our understanding of the needs of unpaid carers and to make sure we are hearing directly from those who use short break services, their carers and their families.
This helps us better influence the development of national and local policies and practice and improves carers access to meaningful breaks from caring.
Thank you for participating in our short breaks carers survey
We would like to thank everyone who participated in our survey on carers’ experiences of accessing and using short breaks and respite care. Over 1,000 surveys have been returned and the insights provided will be invaluable to us as we work to understand and improve the short breaks and respite support available to carers.
We recognise that many of you shared stories of significant challenges and hardships. Please know that your voices have been heard, and we are committed to using this information to advocate for better resources and support for all carers.
If you are currently facing difficulties, we encourage you to reach out for support. Our enquiry line is available at 01383 622462, and you can also access a wide range of resources, including information on how to access breaks, on our website at www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk.
The following organisations might also be useful:
Over the next few weeks, we will be carefully analysing the information gathered from the survey. We aim to have an initial report of our findings ready by September, and we will share this through our usual communications channels.
Why take part
With a new 'right to a break' in development, it has never been more important to put carers voices at the heart of decision-making. Our survey helps us understand what matters most to carers so we can best represent them in our work.Don Williamson CEO, Shared Care Scotland
What will the data be used for?
The data from our survey will be analysed by the Shared Care Scotland team following the closing date at the end of July 2024.
After our initial analysis we will also conduct a number of focus groups to discuss the issues in more detail with particular groups of carers. This may include those that are under-represented in the survey, or specific groups of carers such as parent-carers, carers from rural areas, or those caring for people with specific or high level of need.
The findings from the survey will be published in a report, and we may also hold an event to share further information on our findings. All those who take part in the survey will be kept informed of how the results will be used, and full information will be published on this part of our website too.
If you take part in the survey your data will be managed in accordance with our privacy policy and all responses will be anonymised and unattributed.
Your voice matters
People with lived experience must be partners in the commissioning process and integral to decision-making and prioritisation, monitoring progress and making improvements; nothing about me, without me, as the saying goes.Derek Feeley quote from the Independent Review of Adult Social Care
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