Fix Yourself a Break
Fix Yourself a Break is a grant scheme offered by Lambeth Council to help support carers who are finding it hard to cope. Under the scheme you may apply for up to £200 to help pay for a short break or to get goods or services to help support you in your caring role.
What is the Fix Yourself a Break scheme?It is a grant scheme to help support carers who need support.
Under the scheme you could apply for up to £200 to help pay for a short break
or to get goods or services to help support you in your caring role.
What can the grant be used for?
This grant is flexible and can be used to pay for an activity or item that gives
you more time for yourself. This might include:
• leisure activities
• holidays
• time with friends
• sitting services
• education and learning
• transport costs
• money towards a washing machine to reduce time spent at the launderette
For more information and to see if you are eligible please read the following leaflet: http://www.carershub.org.uk/files/Lambeth FYAB leaflet 2010.pdf
For help to apply for a Fix Yourself a Break grant contact the Carers' Enquiry Line.
