Our breaks are allocated based on the individual needs of each Carer and take in to account any other breaks they may have had. This is why we always encourage Carers to have an Adult Carer Support Plan (ACSP). An ACSP helps us help you by providing a clear picture of your unique circumstances.
Short breaks can give Carers:
Our staff can help Carers identify a short break that is suitable for their needs. Our fund will allow Carers to be flexible with their short break, they can chose to take their short break as a one-off event or to have regular time away from their caring role.
Applications received for the Time to Live Fund will be reviewed to check eligibility and the criteria set by The Short Breaks Fund, we may contact you to gather more information about your caring situation.
The funding panel will consider applications and make the final decisions on allocation the grants. The panel may decide that overall, the application does meet the eligibility criteria but that there are some elements out-with its scope. In this instance, they may make the decision not to grant the full amount requested but instead will decide to fund a particular element of the break/activity.
In the event that there are more applications to consider than the funding available, they will make some difficult decisions, supporting breaks for carers that best fit the criteria and outcomes of the fund.
The panels decision is final.
Complete the application form below. If you need assistance to complete the form, or need a paper copy, please contact the centre on 01475 735180 or email.
If successful, you will receive an email or phone call to confirm decision. Where possible, we will purchase the item/break on your behalf.
If this is not possible we ask for your bank details and pay the money to you directly. You must provide us with receipt for your purchase.
We will ask you to participate in evaluation process.
