Carer Breathing funding allocated to 11 North Lanarkshire organisations

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The second round of funding for Carer Breather services has been allocated to 11 organisations across North Lanarkshire.The services, funded by Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire (H&SC NL) in partnership with Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL), and with North Lanarkshire Carers Together (NLCT) leading the project, have been awarded the funding over a two-year term for 2023-2025.The funding will be used to provided breaks to carers from their roles in their local communities.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android These breaks allow carers to access a few hours per week of time-out to focus on themselves in ways that support overall wellbeing.Some services provide support for carers at the same time as providing support for the person they care for.This reflects requests from carers that they can enjoy some joint time-out to relax in a community setting.The 11 North Lanarkshire services to be allocated funding are: Bazooka Arts; Getting Better Together Shotts; Glenboig Development Trust; North Lanarkshire Disability Forum; One Parent Families Scotland; Pamis; Parkinson’s Self Help Group Airdrie; Play Peace; The Haven; The Health and Wellness Hub; and Watch Us Grow.A project spokesperson told Lanarkshire Live: "Projects will be funded from now until 2025 and are accessible to all carers