Shorts Breaks
We’ve got grants you can benefit from to get the time out for yourself and take a well-deserved break from your caring role.
Carers Discount Card
Unpaid Carers contributions are vital to our communities and Carers deserve to be recognised, valued and supported for the essential role they play. This is why we have developed a Renfrewshire Carers Discount Card.
Time to Live Grant 2026/2027 is open!
Renfrewshire Carers Centre’s Time to Live Grant programme is funded through the Scottish Government’s Short Breaks Fund. This funding is part of The Scottish Government’s commitment to the development of short breaks for the benefit of Carers.
The purpose of grants is to improve the range, choice, and availability so that Carers and the people they care for have a better quality of life and feel better supported in their caring relationship.
Renfrewshire Carers Centre has been awarded funding again by the Short Breaks programme to fund flexible breaks for Carers as part of the range of services and support we currently offer to Carers in Renfrewshire.
It is intended that the fund will make a difference to people who most need support. The fund should complement and not replace the range of services which Health & Social Care Partnerships already fund.
Please ensure you have read the Guidance Notes 2026-2027 before applying for a grant as there are important updates in this.
We are delighted to partner with Carefree!
Carefree offer free 1-2 night breaks for unpaid Carers twice a year, usually with breakfast included, that are donated from 100’s of hotels from across the UK. Breaks are offered to full-time unpaid Carers (30+ hours weekly) aged over 18, plus a companion (not available to those they care for). You must be able to cover your own travel and food costs.
Carefree are offering unpaid Carers bi-annual breaks – meaning every carer can book two breaks per year: one before June 30th, and the second between July 1st and December 31st. You may apply regardless of any other short breaks or funding for a break awarded by us.
*Only one Carer per household can be registered with Carefree.
*Renfrewshire Carers Centre will cover the £38 admin fee of 1 break per year, but Carers must cover this cost themselves if taking a second break.
Carers we refer are sent a link to the booking portal online where you can view all available breaks and find one that suits you. Available breaks are updated daily, and availability is 2-3 months in advance. If you are eligible and interested in a Carefree Break, please fill the form below. We hope you enjoy your break!
We will then submit your referral for you so you can register with Carefree Charity, and get planning your Carefree Break using their portal.
This is a wonderful opportunity for many of our Carers who deserve that extra break for themselves.
