A Time for Carers grant cannot be used to pay for a break/holiday, activity, outing or item which you have already purchased.

The grant is for the carer’s expenses only. However, we do accept that sometimes the only way for a carer to benefit would be to take the person with care needs with them for a break/holiday.  The money could be spent, for example, on the cost of a shared caravan, shared holiday apartment or shared hotel accommodation for yourself and the person with care needs.

The break must be taken within 12 months of the date that the award is paid. If you have not spent the grant 12 months after you received it then the money must be returned to Carers Leeds. If not returned and no receipts received then you will be unable to access the fund again.