💛 Piece 6 · Your Wellbeing — Respite Finder

Find the right kind of break — and how to actually get it

Needing a break doesn't mean you're not coping. It means you're human. Answer four quick questions and we'll point you to the type of respite that fits your situation, and the exact route to arrange it.

⏱ About 2 minutes 🆓 No sign-up needed 📱 Works on any device

Where to get help

Your local authority — Adult Social Care

Ask for a Carer's Assessment
The free, legal route to council-funded respite and Direct Payments.
gov.uk — find your council

Carers UK

0808 808 7777 · Mon–Fri 9am–6pm
Advice on breaks, emergency planning, and your rights.
carersuk.org

Carers Trust

Local network partners nationwide
Sitting services, day services, and small break grants.
carers.org

Turn2us

Free grants search tool
Matches you to charitable funds by circumstance and location.
turn2us.org.uk

Sources

—[1] NHS — Carers' breaks and respite care
—[2] Carers Trust — Respite & short breaks for carers
—[3] Carers UK — Getting help in an emergency
—[4] GOV.UK — Care Act 2014, Section 10 (Carer's Assessments) and the 2026/27 local authority charging circular
—[5] Carers First — Grants to support you as a carer

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Not advice. This tool gives general guidance based on content correct as of July 2026. It is not legal, financial or professional advice, and it doesn't replace a proper Carer's Assessment. Funding rules, grant availability, and local services vary — always confirm with your local authority or the relevant charity before making decisions.

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Guide version 1 · Built July 2026 · Fact-checked against NHS, Carers Trust, Carers UK, and GOV.UK Care Act 2014 guidance