SERVICE DETAILS
Care for Carers has a portfolio of rolling programmes which provide carers with opportunities to take part in activities, trips, courses, and various forms of entertainment and educational events. Event schedules are announced throughout the year; the latest programme leaflets and booklets are mailed out to members, and published on this website along with updates to our online calendar.
Stepping Out...
Stepping Out® Short Breaks are residential breaks for carers. The breaks range from 1–4 nights away and take place in venues and locations across Scotland. They are specifically tailored to meet the needs of carers — providing them with a change of scene, on their own away from their caring situation. The programme is planned, organised, facilitated and supported by the Care for Carers Short Breaks Team.
Stepping Out® breaks are group-based breaks: we take a group of carers away to share an experience together. Time out and socialising is plentiful but there is always a programme of activities and events for carers to take part in on tap. These range from taking part in physical activities (canoeing, walking, archery) to evenings of stargazing, foraging in the wild, nights at the theatre, or an exploration of places of local interest. Travel, catering and accommodation are all provided. Staff are always present throughout.
All our short breaks are free of charge. However, places are limited and applying does not guarantee a place. We aim to offer all applicants one break per year, but this may vary depending on funding streams.
