Breaks from caring
When you’re caring for someone it can be easy to put their needs before your own. However, the benefits of taking a break should never be underestimated.
What is a break?
When you’re caring for someone it can be easy to put their needs before your own. However, the benefits of taking a break should never be underestimated.
Finding some ‘me time’ to relax and unwind is so important for both yourself and those you care for. Taking a break can be a great way to boost your health and recharge your batteries.
Below are some of the ways we support carers to access a break from caring.
How can I access a break?
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Community passes
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Time to Live
Apply for a grant to access a break from caring. This could pay for something like a night away, a gym membership or a garden trampoline
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Complimentary therapy
Whether it’s refelxology, mindfulness or Reiki that works for you, we host sessions to boost your wellbeing.
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Local sport
Take some time out by attending a local sporting fixture. We occasionally have tickets we can offer to unpaid carers.
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CoWL Card
Local businesses offering discounts and exclusive offers for unpaid carers and young carers. Get your hands on a CoWL Card.
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Vouchers
Access local attractions and nearby activities through our voucher scheme. New opportunities being added all the time.
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Special events
Every now and again, we do something a little bit special. Speak with our team to see what’s coming soon.
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Our groups
Join us each month for a range of group support sessions alongside other people in similar circumstances.
Our Services
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Our Time to Live microgrants offer unpaid carers and young carers the chance to access breaks from caring.
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Access local attractions, partner discounts and much more with our voucher scheme. Contact our team to discuss.
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We provide various groups and events throughout the year offering unpaid carers a break from their caring role. Even if just for a few hours. Find out what’s happening near you.
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Have you heard about our CoWL Cards? They offer identification for unpaid carers and hold an emergency contact in case found. You can also access a host of exclusive discounts and offers only available using the card.