We provide grant funding opportunities designed to enhance carers’ wellbeing and financial stability. Our funds offer much-needed support, whether it’s through enabling a well-deserved break or assisting with essential costs.
Wee Breaks Fund
The Wee Breaks Fund is designed to provide unpaid carers with opportunities to take a break from their caring responsibilities, enhancing their health and wellbeing. This fund is available to carers who support someone living in Edinburgh or Midlothian. Breaks can vary from a few hours to longer periods, depending on individual needs and preferences. Examples include funding for leisure activities, short holidays, or therapeutic treatments. Learn more.
Midlothian Carer Assistance Fund
The Midlothian Carer Assistance Fund provides one-off grants to carers in Midlothian to help manage the rising costs associated with their caring role. This financial support aims to alleviate some of the financial pressures carers may face, ensuring they can continue to provide care without compromising their own wellbeing.
Grants may include providing funds to support:
- Electricity costs associated with having your heating on more frequently
- Costs due to travelling to appointments
- Food costs as a result of the person you care for requiring special food options
- Sitter service to help you attend your own appointments
- Personal hygiene or continence products
- Specialised clothing
- Costs of setting up Power of Attorney
- The purchase of specialist equipment such as an Alexa, Echo Show, or household alarms
Grants are not limited to the examples provided above, and we encourage carers to be as creative as possible when considering what would help them most in their caring role.
