Time for a break​

Our Time for a Break service aims to support you to have a break from your caring role. Small grants can be agreed to help you access leisure, recreation, or other activities away from caring.

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To use this service, please call our Carer Advisor team on 0114 272 8362. The Advisor will talk with you about your caring situation, how it affects your life, and what could help you to continue caring.

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We recognise how important it is for carers to have some time for themselves, and how difficult that can sometimes be.

We can offer advice and guidance about services which may help you have some time for yourself - this may be our carer support groups and activities, or support for the person you look after, for example.

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The small grants available through Time for a Break can also help you have some time for yourself. We hope to support you to have a break in a way that fits your individual needs and circumstances. Grants can potentially be agreed:

• As a contribution to a night or two away

• To support you to access a hobby or sport

• To support you to access general wellbeing activities, such as a gym or massage

• To support you to see a film or play, or a night out​​