Give Carers a Break
It makes sense to provide breaks for carers
Breaks from caring, as well as other forms of support, can be a huge help to carers. It can make the difference between being able to carry on, and having to give up. If a carer cannot carry on, there will potentially be enormous care costs to the taxpayer.
NHS given £400m to increase support for carers
In November 2010, the Coalition Government announced that they would make £400 million available to Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) in England to pay for carers’ breaks over a period of four years (2011-15).
The Coalition Government has stated that PCTs must publish their plans and budgets to support carers.
However, our new report shows that none of that money has been used to increase support for carers
Let's campaign together to make sure carers get the breaks they need
Find out where your PCT ranks according to others who according to how much they are investing in support for carers. NHS Kirklees are top, but where does yours come?
If your PCT isn’t top, then ask your PCT why it isn’t and whether next year it will increase investment in services to support carers.
Campaign updates:
- "NHS cannot avoid their duties to carers"
- Hilary Devey supports the campaign
- Read our latest reports: Any breakthrough for carers? and NHS Not making the Break for Carers
You can help! Get involved in the “Give Carers a Break” campaign.
If you’re a carer:
Find out how carers can get involved here
If you are a Princess Royal Trust Carers’ centre or Crossroads Care scheme:
Find out how local carers organisations can get involved
Download Give us a Break campaign materials here:
Give carers a break campaign post cards
Email us at givecarersabreak@carers.org or call 020 8498 7942 to find out more.
