Carer Support Fund

It is a small grant to enable carers to take short breaks from their caring responsibilities.  The Carers Support Fund is administered by Carers Northumberland on behalf of Northumberland County Council.  The amount received depends upon individual carer circumstances 

The Fund is available to adult carers of adults (over 18s), who have been registered with Carers Northumberland for two months or longer.

The Fund must be spent on the carer, but can be used in whatever way offers the best break.

Sample uses of the Fund;

• Gym and sports club membership
• Hobby equipment
• Visiting friends
• Nights out or trips away
• Creating a quiet space at home

• Call or email to request an application form
• Complete the Carers Support Fund application form
• On receipt of the allocation notification, complete and return the Support Plan
• Spend your allocation
• Complete the evaluation form and send in your receipts

The Fund can be applied for once in a 12-month period. You must have returned your previous evaluation and receipts to apply again the next year