Carer's Wellbeing Fund

Application process

1. Identify what you need and what is achievable. What will it cost? If successful, how will it improve your life as a carer?
2. Choose your referral agency – this can be a recognised carers organisation, social service or health professional.
3. Modify or expand your application in collaboration with the referral agency. We encourage creative ideas and open thinking in choosing what option would suit your needs best.
4. Wait - your referral agency will submit your application to NHS Highland on your behalf, notify you when it has been reviewed by the Carers Panel and advise you of the outcome.

Referral agencies

By contacting any of the following agencies and mentioning The Carer’s Wellbeing Fund you can apply for a grant upwards of £300:

• Alzheimer Scotland
• Befrienders Highland
• Carr Gomm
• Change Mental Health
• Connecting Carers
• Connecting Communities
• Creativity In Care
• Thriving Families

NHS Highland offers this fund to carers aged 25 and over.

For funding of less than £300, contact Connecting Carers who have access to other funding streams.

What can be applied for?

This fund encourages carers to be creative and really consider what would help them in their unique circumstances. These are just some ideas carers may wish to choose from:

• arts and crafts
• driving lessons
• e-bike
• garden furniture
• gym membership
• hiking boots
• IT equipment and support
• massage
• short break away

We look forward to receiving your application.