Carers Wellbeing Fund launched

They may be able to apply to the Carers Wellbeing Fund for a small grant. The fund replaces the Carers Opportunities Fund and is intended to support carers in need to improve their health and wellbeing. The money is provided by Newcastle City Council and the Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group and is administered by Newcastle Carers. The criteria have changed so please check the application pack to ensure the carer is eligible and that the fund can cover what they would like to apply for.

They can apply for a grant of up to £200 for something that will improve their health and wellbeing. For example:

You or the carer can download an application pack from our website, or request a hard copy from Newcastle Carers.

Carers need a Supporting Statement from a professional who has regular involvement with the carer or the person they care for, and who can verify that the information provided on the application form is correct.

The fund is discretionary. This means that there is limited money available so not all applications will be successful. The application pack should be read carefully and all questions answered in as much detail as possible to give the application the best chance of success.

Carers can only apply once every twelve months, even if their application is unsuccessful, so carers need to think carefully about what would help them most.

You can refer a carer to our service at any time for information, advice and support on their caring role.