Useful links

Our outcome reports

Our outcome reports provide a detailed look at how we help carers across Scotland, and funding is spent. 


Other support

Family Fund – As well as administering Take a Break, Family Fund is the UK’s largest provider of grants to families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Family Fund have been providing vital support to families for fifty years, distributing more than one and a half million grants.

Shared Care Scotland – You can find out about other available short break programmes in Scotland through our friends at Shared Care Scotland. They also have short guides on short breaks available.

Turn2us – This free service helps people in financial need, find and access welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help. Visit their website to find financial support quickly and easily, based on your circumstances.

Contact – They provide information, advice and support for families raising disabled children across the UK via their website and free helpline. See here how they help families with disabled children and young people in Scotland.

Scottish Government – The Scottish Government, who fund Take a Break, also offer guidance to help improve the experiences of disabled children, young people, and their families.