25kboost forcarers

East Ayrshire Carers Centre has been awarded funding to help provide short breaks for unpaid carers.

The ScotSpirit holiday voucher scheme, created by Visit Scotland, aims to help Scottish tourism recover from the impact of Covid-19 while giving unpaid carers a well-deserved holiday and the opportunity to explore Scotland.

The centre, which has branches in Kilmarnock, Cumnock and Dalmellington, East Ayrshire, has received over £25,000 to support unpaid carers, including young carers, to enjoy a 2-3 night subsidised break or day out in Scotland.

Breaks must be booked before end of March 2022, but can be taken up to December 31, 2022.

For more information and to apply, visit https:// eastayrshirecarers.org.uk/