Carers Wellbeing Vouchers

Kidney Wales has been successful in obtaining £26,675.00 funding to deliver a project to provide personalised wellbeing vouchers to unpaid carers of children living with kidney disease up to the value of £150 per household.

Applications Open Now!

Examples of vouchers that could be requested include restaurant vouchers, over night stays, spa days and cinema vouchers. We hope that these vouchers will enable respite, improve physical and mental wellbeing and help build resilience to sustain the caring responsibility.

There funding allows for 120 vouchers to be provided, which will be available until the limit is reached / or until the end of March 2025. No cash will be given, gift cards / vouchers for chosen activities will be provided.

Funded by Welsh Government, Amser, Welsh for ‘time’, is part of the Short Breaks Scheme for unpaid carers and aims to enable 30,000 carers to take a break from caring by 2025.

Applications for the personalised wellbeing voucher must be living in Wales and will only be accepted via the healthcare team at your dependants children’s unit (Cardiff / Liverpool).

For more information on the project, contact the Kidney Wales team on [email protected] or call us on 02920 343940

Adult Carers Wellbeing Vouchers

In 2024/2025, Kidney Wales is introducing a pilot program offering wellbeing vouchers for adult carers.

What is the Wellbeing Carers Voucher Scheme?

Kidney Wales has launched a Wellbeing Carers Voucher Scheme to support unpaid carers in Wales with access to tailored, flexible short breaks. This initiative aims to strengthen carers’ resilience and wellbeing, helping them to continue their essential role in supporting loved ones. Through this scheme, Kidney Wales will provide upto 50 wellbeing vouchers valued at up to £150 per household for unpaid carers of adults with kidney disease. These vouchers can be used for activities that offer respite, improve physical and mental wellbeing, and build resilience.

Who & How can you apply for a Kidney Wales Wellbeing Carer Voucher?

Applications must be submitted by healthcare professionals on behalf of unpaid carers of adults with kidney disease. Only applications from registered NHS/Health Board email addresses will be accepted, and submissions are typically expected from Renal Social Workers, Clinical Psychologists, and Play Workers. Applications from other hospital team members may also be considered. Each household is eligible for one voucher. Please reach out to your health care team to apply on your behalf.

What can the vouchers be used for?

The wellbeing vouchers can be used to fund breaks that align with the carer’s individual needs, interests, and hobbies. Examples of possible activities include spa days, overnight stays, cinema and restaurant vouchers, and afternoon teas. Carers are welcome to bring along the person they care for to enjoy the wellness break together.