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Carer Breaks

“It is easy to lose sight of the parts of your life that used to define you. I now see the value in trying to connect with those parts again.”

Opportunities for time when you don’t have to think about your caring role and responsibilities, and knowing that the person/people you care for are safe and supported during that time.
Time spent connecting with friends, family, and/or other carers without worrying about your caring responsibilities.
Time spent connecting with yourself, your interests, and the aspects of you that go beyond your role as a carer.
Practitioners recognising the impact of caring and being creative about the ways to support carers to take meaningful breaks.
Greater awareness of services and experiences that can give a carer a break from their caring role.

Time spent connecting with yourself, your interests, and the aspects of you that go beyond your role as a carer.