About the Short Breaks Scheme
Funded by Welsh Government, the Short Breaks Scheme supports unpaid carers of all ages in Wales to take a break from their caring role. A short break is more than just a yoga class or an overnight stay in a hotel, it is a chance for carers to de-stress and recharge. It offers a break from the daily challenges of caring for a family member or friend.
Carers Trust Wales, the national coordinating body of the scheme, provides grants to organisations to enable more than 46,000 unpaid carers to take a break. NEWCIS are a network partner of Carers Trust Wales and therefore are able to offer Short Break Grants to carers registered with us.
Examples include (but are not limited to):
- Restaurant vouchers
- Hotel breaks
- Days out
- Group activities
- Micro grants
How to apply
Contact us to enquire about the funding via email enquiries@newcis.org.uk or call us on 01352 752525.
The funding is open to unpaid carers living in the following counties:
North Wales – Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham
South Wales – Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Newport
Full details of the scheme are available on the Short Breaks Scheme Wales website.
Eligibility criteria applies and funding is subject to availability.