Caring can be exhausting, so it's important to have some time for you. This will help you and the person you care for.
As a carer, taking a break is sometimes crucial. Whether it’s:
- a chance to step away from your caregiving duties for some respite, or
- a holiday with the person you care for
a change of environment can help you feel refreshed and better able to manage your caregiving responsibilities.
Respite Care – Subsidised or Self-Funded Short Breaks
How you fund respite care depends on the type of break you need and your individual situation. You might be eligible for financial support, or you may need to cover the costs yourself.
Hotel short breaks for full time unpaid carers
Carefree is a charity that uses vacant hotel rooms to provide breaks for fulltime unpaid carers. You can take an annual short break for £33.
Find out more about short breaks with Carefree
The STAR Project - Supporting Time Away and Respite
The STAR Project is a short term pilot project which provides respite for carers at short notice.
Find out more about the STAR Project
Short breaks for families of children and young people with disabilities
Short Break Care is provided for a disabled child or young person in a carer's own home. This can be for a few hours per week up to several days a month.
Find out more about short breaks for children and young people with disabilities