Unpaid carers in Wales will continue to receive additional support to take well-earned breaks from their caring role, Minister for Children and Social Care, Dawn Bowden has said. The Minister has also confirmed funding is being made available to continue support for carers on low incomes to buy essential items.
The Short Breaks Scheme and Carers Support Fund will receive £3.5m and £1.75m respectively for 2025 to 2026 from the Welsh Government.
These schemes are in addition to the duties that local authorities are under to provide appropriate support for carers.
Full story is available here: https://www.gov.wales/525m-welsh-government-funding-benefit-unpaid-carers