News items from February 2022
Support for Carers to become Carefree referral partner
Following a very useful meeting last week, we hope to soon become a referral partner for Carefree. They are a nationwide, newish charity established just before the pandemic hit, seeking to turn vacant hotel rooms into short breaks for full time unpaid carers (caring 30+ hours a week). Rooms are twin or double and provided on a B&B basis. There is an admin fee of a flat rate of £25 per break, max one break per year. They currently have some 100 hotels on board, located all across the UK.
The idea is to give carers a break from their caring role, so you can't take your cared-for with you. However, you can take one other person, be they your spouse, partner, friend or relative.
It is also possible to self-refer, but if you are not in receipt of Carers Allowance you will have to prove you are caring 30+ hours a week, usually by means of a referee. Go to their website to learn more.
