Service Details

Brief description:

Our Time for Me service supports carers to access a break from caring that meets their specific needs and circumstances. This can include awarding small grants or sourcing funding to assist carers to achieve their break without causing them financial hardship

Organisation name:

Carers of East Lothian

How do people access your service:

Complete an online referral: https://coel.org.uk/contact-us/online-referral-form/, phone us on 0131 665 0135 or email: centre@coel.org.uk

Full service description:

Our Building Better Breaks Development Worker supports unpaid carers to:

• Think about what type of break from caring would work best for them
• Decide what would best meet their needs e.g. leisure membership, hobby equipment, subscription, spa day, weekend away, concert tickets, meal out etc. – the possibilities are endless!
• Find practical solutions to challenges that may prevent them from getting a break
• Provide information on other services that may assist carers to take a break from caring e.g. care providers, replacement care, accessible holiday facilities etc.
• Apply for a Time for Me grant (dependent on available funding) or other financial assistance if necessary

Price information:

Our service is free.

Organisation providing this information:

Carers of East Lothian

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