Replacement Night Carer Cover
We provide grants to pay for a qualified replacement night carer when your usual night cover is unavailable. This gives you essential time to rest and recharge.
How We Help
Grants for night respite care when you need it most
What Our Grants Cover
Emergency Respite
When your usual night care arrangements break down unexpectedly - through illness, emergency, or other circumstances - we may be able to help with short-term cover.
Situations We May Support
- ✓ Your usual night carer is ill or on leave
- ✓ Night care isn't funded by your local authority in your area
- ✓ You need cover for a specific date or period
- ✓ You need respite to maintain your own health and wellbeing
What Information We May Need
Your Situation
Brief description of your care arrangements and why you need respite
Care Needs
Information about the care required overnight
Quote
A quote or estimate for the replacement night care
Important Note
Grants are subject to eligibility and availability of funds. We are a small foundation with limited resources, and we cannot guarantee that every eligible application will receive funding.
We will always be honest about whether we can help and will advise on other sources of support if we're unable to assist.
Not Medical Advice
The Millie Garbutt Foundation provides financial grants for respite care. We do not provide clinical services, medical advice, or nursing care. For questions about tracheostomy care, please speak to your clinical team or healthcare provider.