Creative Breaks Time to Live

Creative Breaks Time to Live is a funding programme of the Short Breaks Fund, operated by Shared Care Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government as part of their commitment to the development of short breaks for the benefit of carers and those they care for. The purpose of the Short Breaks Fund is to increase the range, availability and choice of short breaks for carers and those they care for across Scotland.

Creative Breaks Time to Live funding is intended to be flexible and provide carers with a break from the daily routine of caring. It can be an opportunity to try something new, to participate in social activities, have time to rest and recharge their batteries. We encourage carers to be creative with the types of short breaks they wish to apply for. The fund does not set restrictions on the nature or length of the break and applicants are encouraged to think about how this fund could be used to support regular short breaks over a longer period rather than a one-off holiday.

Lanarkshire Carers has been awarded funding to provide short breaks to carers across Lanarkshire.

Creative Breaks Time to Live funding has the following aims:

• Carers and those they care for will have improved physical and emotional wellbeing
• Carers will have more opportunity to have a life outside of caring
• Carers will be better able to sustain their caring role
• Carers will be able to take more control of their life

How to Apply

Please contact Lanarkshire Carers in the first instance and we can support you to access Creative Breaks Time to Live funding:

• South Lanarkshire: Please contact our Hamilton Centre on 01698 428090
• North Lanarkshire: Please contact our Airdrie Centre on 01236 755550

Got a question?

Please call us on 01698 428090 / 01236 755550 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Alternatively, please complete our Online Enquiry Form and we will respond as soon as possible.