Everyone needs a break and to have time for themselves, even if it's just an hour, or a day or a week. This is especially so for carers and even more so if the person being cared for cannot be left alone.

Breaks from caring:

• are not an admission of failure or saying you don't care,
• are a sensible thing to do if you want to carry on caring,
• may prevent you becoming exhausted or unwell,
• will give the person you care for a break,
• will help you and the person for whom you care plan for times when you might be unable to care
• might give you a chance to do something completely different and refreshing

 There are many ways in which a break can be arranged.  Why not contact one of our Carers Project Managers to see what can be done for you?

• Cath Mitchell based at Hilltops, Cambridge (01223) 712055
• Amanda McKenzie based at The Maple Centre, Huntingdon (01480) 420617
• Julie Jeffryes based at Hereward Hall, March (01354) 754350
• Jo Britt based at Princess of Wales Hospital, Ely (01353) 652205