What is the Carers Wellbeing Fund?

If you care for someone who lives in Newcastle upon Tyne, the Carers Wellbeing Fund may be able to provide a small grant to help you as a carer. The fund is intended to support carers and to improve their own health and wellbeing.  The money is provided by Newcastle City Council and the  Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS) and is administered by Newcastle Carers, an independent charity who provide information, advice and support to carers.

The fund is discretionary. This means that there is limited money available so not all applications will be successful.

Who can apply to the Carers Wellbeing Fund?

You can apply to the Carers Wellbeing Fund if you are over 18 and look after someone who is ill, disabled, has mental health problems or is misusing drugs or alcohol and who could not manage without your help, and you are not employed to do this.

What can I spend a Carers Wellbeing Grant on?

A grant from the Carers Wellbeing Fund can be used for something that clearly gives you a break, supports you in your caring role, and/or maintains or improves your own health and wellbeing. For example:

• A holiday or weekend break in the UK, including travel
• Therapies/relaxation or wellbeing sessions, including spa days
• Personal grooming – hairdressing, manicure, pedicure, facials (excluding waxing).
• College course fees, books or equipment
• Gym membership, exercise classes, swimming sessions etc
• An adult education class or training course
• Day trips including travel
• Social events e.g. to attend a concert, the theatre or the cinema
• Driving lessons
• Purchase of items for an activity or hobby e.g. a tent or a bicycle
• A laptop/tablet/mobile phone
• Household items e.g. a washing machine, a cooker or a fridge
• Decorating costs
• Gardening or gardening equipment costs

I have added the link below to to download more information or apply:

Carers Wellbeing Fund Application Pack.