Carer Breaks
It's important to take a break.
As a carer you may be able to cope well for most of the time, but sometimes you need some time off to recharge your batteries or to deal with other aspects of your life.
You may need a break from caring:
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to go out in the evening or at weekends.
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to have time to yourself… just to have a bath… relax… read a book.
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when you’re feeling tired or ill.
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to keep up with your job.
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when you’d like to see family or friends on your own.
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in an emergency – unexpected illness or commitments elsewhere.
A break away from the usual routine of caring may be for a few hours or perhaps a few days; it may be needed regularly or just occasionally.
Time for Me Activities October 2025
We have lots of events and activities to give you a few hours of 'me time'. Changing your daily routine and your surroundings, even for a short time helps you to step back and take a breath. Helping yourself, helps you to keep on caring.
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​All our breaks are funded, so no cost to yourself, and unless otherwise stated just for Carers. Booking is essential, and please ensure that if you book onto an event and can no longer attend, you notify us at your earliest convenience. Due to high demand, if you do not notify us of a cancellation on more than one occasion, this may affect your bookings for further events.
To book, please contact breaks@cheshireandwarringtoncarers.org or call 0300 102 0008
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October 2025
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Thursday 2nd October – 10:30am – 12pm – Ellesmere Port Block Printing – Come and use Indian Blocks and other stamps to create a unique tote bag – Theatre Porto.
Wednesday 8th October – 10:30am – Chester Autumn Walk and Charity Shop Challenge – Meeting outside the Bluecoat, walk along the Walls down onto Frodsham Street to the shops where you will be challenged to find a specific themed item before finishing in one of the local coffee shops to show off your purchase and enjoy an Autumnal Drink! Ending in an optional walk back through the park and onto the walls back to the Bluecoat.
Thursday 9th October – 10:30am - Northwich Block Printing – Come and use Indian Blocks and other stamps to create a unique tote bag - Northwich Office; 146 London Road, CW95HH.
Monday 13th October – 10am – 1pm - Henna Workshop – Lache Community Centre – Limited space.
Tuesday 14th October – 6pm – Winsford Supper Club – Pizza Evening - Wharton Park Stonehouse.
Wednesday 15th October – 11am – 1pm – EP/Chester Parent Carer – Glass Workshop at Deva Glass in Chester – Come along to create a unique piece of glass – Limited places available.
Wednesday 22nd October – 10:30am – Northwich Pumpkin Flower Arranging Session – Come along to our Head Office to create some Autumnal Flower Displays - 146 London Road, CW95HH.
Thursday 23rd October - 11am start, from 10:30am arrival – Storyhouse Cinema, Chester - Person you care for is welcome & complimentary hot drink provided.
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Care Well Fund Referrals
The Care Well Fund is to enable carers to take time out from their caring roles, do something for themselves to 'recharge batteries', learn a new skill or develop a hobby and be better able to continue in their caring role.
Funding will be awarded on the basis of need. Carers will only be able to access the Care Well Fund once in any 18 month period.
If you are a professional supporting a carer who would benefit from our Care Well Fund, please complete the below form:
Care Well Fund Professional Referral Form
Carer Breaks
The organisations below are commissioned by Cheshire West and Chester to provide breaks for carers. Click on the Read More button for more details and to enquire about eligibility to access their breaks.
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The current funding for these breaks will come to an end in December 2025.
