Care funding & respite

Plain-English guides to funding a supported break: direct payments, personal health budgets, Continuing Healthcare (CHC), local authority respite routes, and carer assessments under the Care Act. Explains what counts as care versus accommodation, what to discuss with your social worker, and how to plan a short break that your budget can cover.

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Care funding & respite April 17, 2026 6 min read

How to use your direct payment for a holiday

Direct payments fund care, not accommodation - but that distinction matters. A plain-English guide to what direct payments can cover, how personal health budgets work, and what to discuss with your social worker before booking.

Care funding & respite 7 min read

Carers taking holidays: respite rights, funding, and how to plan a break that works

A practical guide for unpaid carers: what you're entitled to under the Care Act, how to get a carer's assessment in Kent, the funding routes available, and what makes a supported break actually restful.

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