Flexible Breaks Fund
Find out more about and how to apply for the Flexible Breaks Fund for carers who provide unpaid care or support to an Islington resident aged 17 and under.
The Flexible Breaks Fund pays for carers to have a break from their caring role.
Who it's for
- Parents and carers who provide unpaid care or support to an Islington resident aged 17 and under.
- The person you care for can be your child, a relative, friend or neighbour who can’t manage without your support. This could be because of illness or emotional or behavioural issues.
- You must live in the same household as the person being cared for.
How to apply
Email FlexibleBreaks@islington.gov.uk to get an application form. You must include with the application form a supporting letter from a professional working with the family.
Referral process
We review applications on a termly basis and funds are awarded depending on the level of need explained in the referral form. The Flexible Breaks panel is held once each term and referrals are open until the deadline dates in the table below.
| Panel period | Deadline for application requests | Panel date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | 19 October 2023 | 23 October 2023 |
| Spring term | 29 February 2024 | 4 March 2024 |
| Summer term | 13 June 2024 | 17 June 2024 |