Overview
The NHS in Nottinghamshire funds breaks for carers by paying for care for the person who is cared for. This enables the carer to take a short break from caring.
You will need to have a carer’s assessment to see if you meet the criteria for an NHS Short Break. This will consider your individual circumstances and needs. Not everyone is eligible for a short break and not everyone gets the same amount of funding.
As NHS Breaks for Carers are funded by the local NHS, they are only available if:
- the person that you care for is registered with a GP practice that is part of a Nottinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group (not including Nottingham City)
- you are registered with a GP practice that is part of a Nottinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group (not including Nottingham City)
- you and the person you care for, both reside within Nottinghamshire county (excluding Nottingham City)
The breaks usually take the form of one-off residential or home-based services. Most breaks are arranged through the NHS Carers Breaks administration team, however you may be provided with a direct payment to arrange care services in some cirumstances.
If you or the person you care for are registered with a GP in Bassetlaw a direct payment may be made for you to arrange a short break with a provider.
How do I find out more?
call: 0300 500 80 80