Go to About short breaks to view our videos of short break carers and hear about why Jo Whiley is supporting our awareness campaign. See how you too could Be the BIG Difference in the life of a disabled child and their family.

Would you like to get involved in short breaks?

Become a short break carer - find out how to become volunteer and become a short-break carer.

Benefits of membership - become a member and enjoy many benefits.

Join the Short Break Carer Network - it's free, it's easy and you enjoy support, information, news, advice and the chance to join carer forums.

Tell a friend - research suggests most people become short break carers after being told about it by a friend.

Donate - we rely on donations to continue our work.