A short breaks fund for disabled children
and their families of almost £2m is being launched this week.
The Scottish government announced the scheme in February and has
now appointed bodies to administer applications from groups and
families.
A total of £1.3m is available to organisations who provide
respite care, with a further £558,450 for direct support to
families.
The Better Breaks and Take a Break schemes launch on
Tuesday.
Better Breaks has a closing date of 1 February for applications
from organisations for grants between £10,000 and £50,000 for
respite for families, children and young people with multiple
support needs.
Grants between £200 and £500 will be provided under Take a
Break, which closes on 31 March. It is designed for families caring
for a disabled or seriously ill child to choose their own break, or
buy items such as camping equipment or bicycles.
[Article from: BBC News 27th November 2011]
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