Grants on offer for unpaid carers

The coronavirus pandemic and successive lockdowns have been particularly hard for carers, with traditional respite and support services having to close down.

However, a stream of funding has opened up in a bid to bring some “respite and enjoyment” to the lives of unpaid carers.

Awards of up to £300 are available from Funding for Carers, which is being administered by Connecting Carers. The fund opened on February 1 and is set to close on Sunday, February 28.

A spokesman said: “The money can be used to support carer wellbeing, giving you respite in a creative way while traditional respite and support is closed.”

For further information, contact Connecting Carer’s support line on 01463 723560 or email: funding@connectingcarers.org.uk

Connecting carers is a charity which aims to support unpaid carers throughout Highland to access the help, information and support they need to enable them and the people they care for to have a better everyday life.

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