Care at home service · Shetland, Scotland
Short Breaks for Children (Support Service)
Care Inspectorate
Short Breaks for Children (Support Service) is a care at home service in Shetland, Shetland Islands, run by Shetland Islands Council.
- Address
- 15 Burgh Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LA
- Run by
- Shetland Islands Council
- Type of provider
- Council-run
- Council area
- Shetland Islands
- Registered
- April 2003
- Last inspection
- 8 February 2024
Care Inspectorate grades
| How well do we support people's wellbeing? | 5 · Very good |
|---|---|
| How well is care and support planned? | 3 · Adequate |
| How good is our setting? | 5 · Very good |
| How good is our staff team? | 5 · Very good |
| How good is our leadership? | 4 · Good |
Grades published 29 March 2024. Scale: 6 excellent, 5 very good, 4 good, 3 adequate, 2 weak, 1 unsatisfactory.
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Ask about Short Breaks for Children (Support Service)
Tell us what is needed. We will reply by email, usually within one working day, with Care Inspectorate-rated services that fit and have space. Free, with no obligation.
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- Shetland Care Attendant Scheme
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Paying for care in Scotland (2026/27)
- Free personal care for adults assessed as needing it, at any age: in a care home the council pays £260.30 a week towards personal care, plus £117.10 a week for nursing care if needed.
- Care home fees are means-tested: savings above £36,750 mean you pay the rest of the fee yourself; below £22,750 savings are ignored, and £1 a week is counted for every £250 in between.
- Personal care at home (help with washing, dressing, eating) is free once the council assesses the need; other help at home may be charged.
Paying for care in Scotland: full guide → · Care Inspectorate grades explained → · How long will savings last? →
Service details and grades from the Care Inspectorate datastore, checked November 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is an independent directory and does not provide care.