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Mumsnet Discussions: Special needs : Carers breaks-what and how?? (6 messages)
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Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Yummymum1 on Mon 12-May-08 15:36:54
Does anyone get these?Who are they for and what criteria do you have to fulfill please?
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By riven on Mon 12-May-08 16:19:03
I am a carer and don't get a break....
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Yummymum1 on Mon 12-May-08 16:49:28
Nor do we but i am going to find out if we can get them.Keep you posted!!!
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Davros on Tue 13-May-08 10:16:10
Our Carers' Centre offers a payment of £500 for carers to use in any way that constitutes a break for them. It could be put towards a holiday, health club membership, a course of some sort - as long as it is for the carer only and not something practical directly related to their caring. You have to make your case and fill in a form and can apply once a year I think. We also get 10 free sessions of complementary therapy, either at a local centre or in our home. This ranges from acupuncture to massage to aromatherapy and some other weirder things like crystal healing! If you have a local Carers' Centre then contact them, maybe get info from Council website.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By FioFio on Tue 13-May-08 13:26:34
really davros? that sounds fantastic! I would have a weekend in a posh hotel and get completely pissed. Would that be ok?wink
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Yummymum1 on Tue 13-May-08 14:12:16
Thank you davros.Do you know if you have to have a child with a specific disability or does any one qualify? I will look into the local carers centre.It sounds fantastic!


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