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
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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To see our current list of upcoming breaks and activities, please see pages 6 & 7 of our newsletter:​​​​
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.
Examples of previous funds awarded include:
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Brio Gym and Swim Memberships
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Cinema Passes
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Swimming Lessons
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Garden Items
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Online exercise membership
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Fishing Equipment
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Dance Fit Classes
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Breaks Away
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Magazine Subscriptions
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
In November 2023, Cheshire West and Chester Council launched a Community Led Care and Carer grants programme that focuses on three key themes:
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Carer Breaks
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Home Support
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Physical health and wellbeing
The aim of the programme is for residents and carers to:
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feel supported to live independent and confident lives in their own home
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have a good support network to maintain the running of their own lives
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feel safe and connected to the communities they live in
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access support locally at the right time
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receive support for a meaningful break from their caring roles.
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Below are the organisations which have been funded by CLCC grants to provide breaks. Carers can self refer to the below services to access carer breaks, or contact Better Together for support with referrals for Home Support & Physical Health & Wellbeing.
