Take A Break Scotland provides grants to parents and carers of disabled children and young people, aged 0-20, who have complex additional support needs. The aim of this scheme is to support unpaid carers’ quality of life/health and wellbeing by providing cash grants to help them access a short break. Take A Break grants can be used flexibly to help meet the interests and circumstances of the carer.
What you need may depend on your interests and personal circumstances. We expect our average award to be around £300. Grants may be used flexibly and can contribute
towards things like:
- a holiday or short break away – for the carer, whole family or disabled young person
- day trips – entrance fees to theme parks or zoos, meals out or a spa day
- an additional carer – to enable you to relax and fully participate during a break away
- travel costs – ferry, bus or train tickets, travel passes, flights, fuel or taxi fares
- sport, play or leisure equipment – including camping equipment, a paddleboard or a trampoline
- clubs and activities – membership fees, sports training, season tickets or hobby materials
- digital devices and subscriptions – for entertainment, learning and socialising
Take a Break is open for a limited time each year, depending on funding. 2024 applications open from midday on Tuesday 7 May 2024 until 5:00pm on Monday 24 June 2024.
You can apply for a Take a Break grant if you: have lived in Scotland for six months; are a UK resident; care for a disabled child or young person with complex additional support needs aged 0-20 years, who lives at home.
Take a Break is funded by Scottish Government and administered by Family Fund. This programme is one of four short break grant funds available in Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Government.
For further information about other funding for short breaks, please visit the Shared Care Scotland website or call: 01383 622462
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