Short Breaks Scheme Wales

About the Short Breaks Scheme 

The Short Breaks Scheme is the grant fund for third sector organisations delivering personalised, flexible and creative short breaks to unpaid carers in Wales.

Short Breaks Scheme News

Carers Trust Wales welcomes the news that Welsh Government is investing a further £5.25 million to continue the Short Breaks Scheme and Carers Support Fund for an extra 12 months, until the end of March 2026. 

Funded by Welsh Government, the Short Breaks Scheme for unpaid carers will enable over 45,000 carers to take a break from caring by 2026.

A range of break options to meet the diverse communities of Wales have been funded through this programme. These aim to improve carer resilience and wellbeing and to support the sustainability of the carer’s caring relationship. 

Accessing a short break 

Unpaid carers can access the Short Breaks Scheme website to find breaks in their area. To apply for a short break, you should then contact the named local providers directly.   
 
Full details are available on our Short Breaks Scheme website.