Anyone know when Carer's get the Respite Grant?

fussyonion

Hi, just wondering if anyone knows, roughly, when Carer's receive the Respite Grant?

I know it's usually June, but is it early/mid or late June? Trying to arrange a short break away for around that time.

Thanks in advance

mp22

The Respite Care Grant is an annual payment made to carers by the Department of Social Protection. Carers can use the grant in whatever way they wish. You can use the grant to pay for respite care if you wish, but you do not have to do so. More information about respite care facilities is available.
In June of each year (usually on the first Thursday of the month), the Department of Social Protection pays the grant automatically to carers getting Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit, Domiciliary Care Allowance or Prescribed Relative's Allowance from the Department. Only one Respite Care Grant can be paid for each person getting care.


From here http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/carers/respite_care_grant.html

fussyonion

Thanks a lot!