Carer breaks and holidays in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
There are different ways in which you may take a break as a carer.
Only you will know what type of break is best for you. You may need an hour each week, a day here and there, a week or two for a holiday, or a combination of all of these.
Several organisations can help you get a break. They may provide break services for carers or the person being looked after, or they may provide information to help you decide what alternative care services to use.
Unless otherwise specified, the organisations listed on this page cover England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Organisations that can help you take a break
AccessAble
It brings together accessibility feedback from 10,000 venues across the UK, including shops, pubs, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, railway stations, and hotels.
Website accessable.co.uk
Diabetes UK Support Holidays
A scheme aimed at children aged 7 to 18 years old with diabetes. Holidays are low-cost, and a bursary can be offered to families who cannot afford the travel costs to the UK holiday site.
Website diabetes.org.uk
Disability Aid Trust
Pays towards the cost of a holiday care assistant for young people and adults with a physical disability (who are aged 17 and older) if they are unable to go on holiday without one.
Website disabilityaidtrust.org.uk
Family Fund
Provides grants towards the cost of holidays and other services for families on a low income who are caring for a child with a severe disability.
Website familyfund.org.uk
Family Holiday Charity
Provides breaks at holiday sites or grants to help with the cost of a holiday to low-income families in need of a holiday away from home. Grants are given to families who have not been on holiday for the past four years. The family must have at least one child of 3 years of age or older.
Website familyholidaycharity.org.uk
Holiday Homes Trust
Provides self-catering caravan accommodation for families, groups, and their carers. They cater for people with a disability or illness and low- or single-income families.
Website holidayhomestrust.info
Hospice UK
Provides a hospice information service with a directory of local hospices around the UK that offer short- or longer-term breaks for people with terminal illnesses.
Website hospiceuk.org
Leonard Cheshire Disability
Provides a range of practical support services for people with disabilities and their families and carers. They run carers' breaks, residential respite care, and short break services to allow carers to have either a short break or a longer holiday.
Website leonardcheshire.org
Options Holidays
Escorted group holidays for adults with learning difficulties. Holidays take place throughout the year around the UK, Mediterranean, and other overseas destinations.
Website optionsholidays.co.uk
Phab England
Promotes the integration of people with and without physical disabilities. They run a variety of residential projects and holidays.
Website phab.org.uk
Revitalise
Provides holiday centres for people with disabilities and their carers. You may also be able to apply for a grant to help with the cost of a holiday.
Website revitalise.org.uk
Shared Care Scotland
Provides a range of services, including information and a directory of break services.
Website sharedcarescotland.org.uk
Tourism For All
Provides holiday and travel information for people with disabilities and their carers.
Website tourismforall.org.uk
Traveleyes
Provides group holidays for blind, visually impaired, and sighted people to a wide range of holiday destinations around Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia, and the Americas.
Website traveleyes-international.com
Turn2us
An independent charity that can help you find sources of financial support based on your needs and circumstances.
Website turn2us.org.uk
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