Midlothian Carers: branded with Midlothian Wee Breaks logo/ sub-brand
Wee Breaks Midlothian administers specific funds which are available to carers who care for someone living in Midlothian. The two funds are Short Breaks and Better Breaks.
The Short Breaks Fund is for adult carers. This fund is supported through Midlothian Council and Shared Care Scotland and is designed to give unpaid carers a break from their caring role.
Individuals can apply for anything that would give you a break from your caring role, for example equipment to allow you to continue your hobbies at home or employing someone to spend time with the person you care for whilst you take time for yourself.
Please check below to see if you are eligible to apply:
- The person you care for lives in Midlothian and IS NOT in long term care
- You can demonstrate that you are not able to fund the break yourself and are willing to provide a breakdown of household income/expenditure, if necessary
- Social Services cannot fund the break
- The break will give you time off from your caring role as the main carer for a friend or family
member - You have been referred to VOCAL from a practitioner and discussed how a break will benefit you
More detailed information about the eligibility criteria can be found in the Short Breaks Guidance Notes and you can apply by downloading the application form.
Better Breaks Fund is for parent/carers. This fund is supported through Shared Care Scotland and offers dedicated packages of flexible support enabling parent/carers who have children with a disability or additional support needs to take a break from their caring role.
Please check below to see if you are eligible to apply:
- Applicants must be a parent/carer and providing care for a child or young person aged 20 and under who has a disability and/or additional support needs
- The parent/carer must provide care for a child or young person who lives in Midlothian.
- Applications must be supported by someone who knows the parent/carer and has supported the child/young person in a professional capacity.
More detailed information about the eligibility criteria can be found in the Better Breaks Guidance Notes and an application form can be downloaded here.