Social care Charities That specialise in Respite

To support and provide amenities/facilities for nursing homes providing care for the chronically or terminally ill. To provide or assist in providing nursing/respite/day/palliative care for such persons wherever they are. To assist in providing counselling and information to such persons and their families/dependents on cancer and other terminal illnesses. To promote research.

Victoria's Wish raises money by having events such as race nights, music/band nights, Tombolas, collections etc. we use the money by taking familes to events , giving grants for expenses that occur through the childs illness and providing short respite breaks for families.

We run monthly Family epilepsy support meetings in the local area, which are designed to provide fun respite care to children who are affected by epilepsy, as well as support meetings for adults who are similarly affected. Our charity educates adults via our professional Epilepsy Awareness Training Programme, which aims to raise awareness of how epilepsy affects people socially and at work.

Musicians in need due to poverty, social, economic or financial circumstances have benefited. 1 to1 health services have continued through the year with great success.Community Respite/ health courses with approx 100 wkly participants continue with success.Conditions range from depression, arthritis, CVD, COPD.Entertainment, music & health resources continue to be developed.

Running a Day Centre once a week at Blunden Court, Bramley Surrey.For the Villages of Shamley Green, Wonersh, Blackheath and Bramley, and other outlying villages . Where the elderly, lonely,and disabled are given coffee, lunch, exercise and paid entertainment in warm, pleasant and comfortable surroundings. Giving the members company and those that care for them respite. Transport is provided.

To provide a holiday playscheme during the Easter and Summer Holidays for children with disabilities and additional needs aged 3 to 11 years and to provide respite for their families.

Providing holidays and respite casre to those in need

All money we raise is used directly to help those who we are supporting, with specialist equipment, respite care, therapies, support for their specialist placements, and also for days out for the kids and their siblings

Centred on Holt and the surrounding district, we offer social support and access to activities for those living with dementia and respite for their carers through provision of 2 weekly cafes, a home visiting service and a twice monthly afternoon cafe, plus information and advice on our website and newsletters, dementia awareness training and participation in local dementia friendly initiatives.

65 thousand hours of respite in the form of weekends away and day trips for adult carers and under sixteen's plus, monthly coffee mornings with booked activities, identified new carers, increased our membership and provided other services like advocacy, made new alliances with other charity's and local Government services.

School Holiday respite care for children with special needs

The Simon Read Foundation grants Gifts to children and young people between 5 - 17yrs whohave life limiting disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses in the form of holidays, adventuredays, treats, trips and respite with their family who would otherwise be unable to undertakethese activities due to financial hardship

The Diamond Kite Foundation hopes to provide much needed respite for young carers with a chance of a holiday of a lifetime to Disney World in Florida, USA with other young carers experiencing the same things in their lives, providing an opportunity to make new friends and help build a network of support.

The provision of residential, respite and day services in a therapeutic community for people with special developmental needs, which can include life crises, mental health problems, an/or learning disabilities, however, the registered care home run by the charity has now been closed.

The Garnwen Trust operates in the South Wales area and is currently providing respite and holidays at the coast staying at the Garnwen Lodge situated at the Heritage Park, Stepaside. Many families have already felt the benefits, both physically and mentally, of staying at our lodge including children with disabilities as well as adults who are grieving the loss of children/adults.

The charity aims to provide veterans and their families respite and rejuvenation at a relaxing retreat. We will focus on their wellbeing, providing bespoke services and support by assessing their skills and needs gaps thereby aiding their resettlement into the community and empowering them to achieve their true potential.

Ellen's Gift of Hope provides small grants to support families with children aged 0-18 years who have disabilities and/or life limiting conditions, and who live in Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside. Grants are given for financial aid, therapies, respite and specialist equipment where there is an immediate need for relief of hardship, personal well-being or to address medical needs.

We provide a safe environment and activities to encourage young people to get out of the city and enjoy the countryside and nature - explore and take positive risks, a peaceful place where older people can come together for days out, combating isolation and loneliness, and a calming, green sanctuary offering respite to those affected by mental illness.

To provide educational and social opportunities for pupils of Carlton Digby School and respite for their parents and carers.

Support Group,Bi-weekly Play Activities for Special Needs families, Provide communication and social network opportunities for Special Needs families,Provide volunteering and training opportunities,Provide opportunities for respite care,Maintain relationships with local authorities and schools to develop inclusive activities, Provide opportunities for the public to learn skills

SUPPORT FOR CARERS OF THOSE IN NEED THROUGH RESPITE.

We relieve the needs of carers of persons with mental health problems in RBKC a) by provision of respite care and b) by provision of information, advice and support. We have a specialist service operational for 'Advocacy for Carers', which provides also advocacy training nationwide for mental health carers specifically. We also provide a special respite programme for mental health carers.

TO RELIEVE NEEDS OF FAMILIES AND CARERS WHO ARE CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH A SERIOUS ILLNESS BY OFFERING RESPITE, PRINCIPALLY (BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY) THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT GROUPS AND DAY TRIPS.

To provide respite care for the disabled people of Watford, and the surrounding area, by providing and assisting in the provision of swimming lessons, holidays and other recreational activities in the interests of social welfare so that their conditions of life may be improved.