Breaks For Carers

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You can request a break if:

• You care for a person who has a medical or mental health diagnosis
• You are a long term carer.  Our Trustees normally consider this to be 1 year or more although exceptional circumstances are considered.
• You can confirm you are on benefits and/or can confirm you are on a limited income and could not otherwise afford a break without our support.
• You have not received support from The Respite Association in the previous 18 months (either through a grant or break under this scheme). However, if you had a break during the previous season you can apply to go on the next season’s cancellation list on the understanding that new applicants to the scheme will take precedence and that no suitable cancellations may occur. For further information see the FAQ’s on the drop down menu above.

If you are an organisation or would prefer to complete a paper copy of the form please either:

• Download the PDF form here and either post the form to Breaks for Carers, Highfield Barn, Lewdown, Okehampton, EX20 4DS or email the form or email the form to holidays@respiteassociation.org
• OR telephone 01566 471022 (answerphone) to request a paper copy which will then be posted out to you (please ensure you include your full postal address including post code in your answerphone message).

Please note our Carers Breaks administrator only works one day per week so there may be a delay in responding to calls.

We operate on a first come, first served basis for carers breaks applications and whilst we do our best to provide everyone a break, demand always outstrips the availability (we only have 3 facilities). The more options you give on the form, regarding location and dates, the more likely it is that we will be able to offer you a week.

Your application will be acknowledged when we receive it but please note that, if you apply between October and December of any year, holidays will not begin to be allocated until January of the following year.