Interlink Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT), in collaboration with Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil, piloted a project to ensure carers in some of the most deprived areas of Wales could access the Short Breaks Scheme. Kate Cubbage, Director Carers Trust Wales, says, "This project ensured we helped fill a gap in carers' support in areas of Wales that have significant unmet need."
Almost half of carers benefiting from the Short Breaks Scheme accessed support for the first time from the caring organisations delivering the breaks. Of the 11,000 unpaid carers who took part in the Short Breaks Scheme in 2023/24, over 5,000 of them were new to these organisations.
Carers Trust Wales has helped over 11,000 unpaid carers in Wales to take a short break from their caring responsibilities. Thanks to funding from Welsh Government, it has awarded nearly £2 million to charities and Third Sector organisations across Wales to deliver a range of activities through the Short Breaks Scheme.
The Short Breaks Scheme Newsletter shares stories to highlight the impact of the scheme and provides relevant information, good practice and news. It is distributed every other month.
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