About the Short Breaks Scheme

Funded by Welsh Government since 2022, the Short Breaks Scheme for unpaid carers aims to enable unpaid carers to take a flexible and creative short break from their caring responsibilities.

A range of break options to meet the diverse communities of Wales have been funded through this programme. These aim to improve carer resilience and wellbeing and to support the sustainability of the carer’s caring relationship. 

Examples include (but are not limited to):

  • Restaurant vouchers
  • Hotel breaks
  • Days out
  • Group activities
  • Micro grants

The scheme is shared between Carers Trust Wales and seven Regional Partnership Boards. NEWCIS are a network partner of Carers Trust. 

These short breaks have the power to transform lives, offering vital respite to carers across Wales.

Short Breaks Wales/Seibiannau Byr Cyrmu

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.