Membership details
We are the leading charity representing short breaks schemes in the
UK. Additionally to the national organisation, there are
Regional &
national groups running through the UK. There are benefits of
membership to both the national body and regional groups.
Benefits of national membership
- Regular mailings on new developments in policy, practice and opportunities in short breaks.
- Reduced rates for national conferences and training events.
- Reduced rates for publications and good practice guides.
- Free resources, only available to members.
"It's so useful to have a central resource for the most up to date information. On a number
of occasions it has saved me time because I have not had to re-invent the wheel."
What it costs to join
Short Break Membership
For those employed in the provision of short breaks.
Size of Service Fee Payable
1 worker £50
2 workers £100
3 workers £150
4 workers £190
5 workers £230
6 + workers £275
Individual Membership
Individual membership is for people who have an interest in short break services.
Individual Member Fee £50
Family-based short break services only
Members of Shared Care Network may also opt to join one of our regional or devolved national groups. Regional groups provide practitioners, and in some areas carers, with opportunities to share knowledge and learn from other members. The fees to join one of our regional or devolved national groups are in addition to your Shared Care Network membership.
Regional/National Membership per scheme:
Eastern £100 (4 or more workers)
£25 (up to 3 workers)
Midlands: £20
North East: £30
Northern: £30
Northern Ireland: £50
Scotland: TBA
South East: £40
South West: £25
Wales: £25
To complete your membership form, please download it here: Shared care network membership 2010-11.doc and email it back to Membership.
