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 November & December 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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November 2025
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Wednesday 19th November - 10:30am – 12:30pm – EP/Chester Parent Carer – Burleydam Garden Centre – Breakfast and a look around at all the festive decorations!
Wednesday 19th November – 1:30pm – 3:30pm – Neston Activity Group – Bracelet/Jewellery Making Session, priority to Carers from Neston.
Monday 24th November – 10:30am – 12pm – Willow Weaving Session - Northwich – Create Willow Stars – FULL but register your interest in case of cancellations.
Thursday 27th November - 11am start, from 10:30am arrival – Storyhouse Cinema, Chester - Wake Up Dead complimentary hot drink provided.
December 2025
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Thursday 4th December – 10:30am – Frodsham Wreath Making Session – Come along to create a Christmas Wreath. - FULL but register your interest in case of cancellations.
Friday 5th December – 6:30 arrival, 7pm start - Beauty and the Beast – Carers Only Showing – Chester, Storyhouse.
Monday 8th December – 10:30am – Wreath Making Northwich - Come along to create a Christmas Wreath. FULL but register your interest in case of cancellations.
Tuesday 9th December - 6pm – Winsford Supper Club – Venue to be confirmed – Winsford Carers.
Wednesday 10th December - 11am – EP/Chester Parent Carer – Winter Warmer Breakfast – Hungry Horse Cheshire Oaks; Enjoy brunch, hot drink and chat. Slight change of time.
Wednesday 10th December – 2pm – Neston Festive Afternoon Tea – Come along to enjoy an Afternoon Tea and a Christmas Singalong! Slight change of time.
Wednesday 10th December – 6pm – 8pm – Chester Male Carers Toby Carvery, Hoole – Hosted by David.
Thursday 11th December –– 6:30 arrival, 7pm start – Beauty and the Beast - Bring along the person you care for – Chester, Storyhouse – For Carers from East and West – Hosted by Zoe.
Thursday 18th December - 11am start, from 10:30am arrival – Storyhouse Cinema, Chester – Wicked Two – For Good - Person you care for is welcome & complimentary hot drink provided. Hosted by David.
Friday 2nd January – 6:30 arrival, 7pm start - Beauty and the Beast – Bring along the person you care for – Chester, Storyhouse.
Saturday 3rd January– 6:30 arrival, 7pm start - Beauty and the Beast – Bring along the person you care for – Chester, Storyhouse - For Carers from East and West – Hosted by Zoe.
Sunday 4th January – 4:30 arrival, 5pm start - Beauty and the Beast – Bring the person you care for – Chester, Storyhouse.
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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.
