Social care Charities That specialise in Respite

Ruddi's Retreat is a growing charity that helps families affected by Cancer or life limiting illnesses. We send families on holiday to one of our beautiful caravans situated at the 5 Star caravan park at Primrose Valley.In 2016 Gwennie's Getaways was launched under the Ruddi's Retreat umbrella. Families affected by Dementia can also enjoy a respite break.All applications are welcome.

Be Free Young Carers supports young carers aged 8 to 17 years old, by providing 1 21 emotional support, respite activities, 13 plus Youth Club, bespoke befriending service and offering training in practical skills, all of which helps reduce the anxiety and stress so many young carers experience and increases mental health.

WE PROVIDE FREE:EXERCISE CLASSES, NEUROLOGICAL- PHYSIOTHERAPY, RESPITE CARE, VISITING CARE, PARKINSON'S MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT HUB, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTRES,INFORMATION ADVICE AND SUPPORT ON: INTEGRATED AND HOLISTIC THERAPIES, DIET AND NUTRITION. WE ALSO FUND NON PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND STUDIES.TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S.

At our 6 bed Hospice in Saron , Carmarthenshire we provide free of charge palliativecare, through respite and day care, primarily but not exclusively to the people of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, that enables our patients, their loved ones and our wider community to encounter the essence of life more vividly, through a deeper acceptance of our shared mortality

We provide flexible and immediate respite care for children and young adults with complex health needs and disabilities. Our Charity provides a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to engage and inspire all those with disabilities and special educational needs. Our Centre is operated from a leased property within the Wigan area of Goose Green.

Care and support of children and families in need including residential accommodation, respite care, oversight of pre-school nursery and holidays, and other community activities, in the context of family and unconditional love.

Charitable community and outreach activities including dementia clubs, respite club, social pop-in clubs, coffee mornings, special interest groups, carers support groups, befriending, transport, day trips/coach holidays, theatre/events.The services are often provided in collaboration with other third-sector organisations. Potential to take on other community centres/activities in other areas.

The company's principal activity during the period was the promotion of health by the provision of facilities to ease the suffering or assist the recovery of people who are ill.

Hambleton Community Action offers services for the local community in the Northallerton & Bedale area eg volunteer befriending and carer's respite sitting services, volunteer driver schemes, a moped loan scheme . It also offers social activities and a shopping scheme and it supports people wishing to volunteer. It also provides advice, information and support to voluntary & community groups.

The charity provides emotional & practical support to families living in the borough where lives have been affected by career, by the provision of free transport, complimentary therapies & counselling & respite for families affected by cancer.

TO PROVIDE RESPITE AND SUPPORT TO CARERS OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS IN ESSEX

Supporting unpaid Carers in East Sussex to continue in their caring role by providing FREE, high-quality, volunteer-led services that encourage independence and reduce isolation. Services include - Respite with befriending, Talk and Support, Computer/technical support, Respite for Healthcare appointments, Lunch club, Carers cafes, and online social events.

We help maintain a positive routine for people with learning disabilities & provide much needed respite for parents, families & carers. We create a strong community of learning disabled people & help to increase social awareness of LD by engaging in collaborative community art projects.

To provide exceptional care, support and education to children from birth to age 5 with a range of special educational needs. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, enabling children to make rapid progress in their development, with a focus on key life skills. Parent/carers benefit from respite, family support, training, social activities and community-based stay and play sessions.

The Children's Respite Trust provides respite for disabled children and support for their families. In doing so, the Trust first makes sure that families receive the state support to which they are entitled through its advocacy service before then arranging support through community based carers or day-care at the Trust's respite Centre.

Deliver services to families living in temporary unsuitable acommodation. We run a drop-in for parents & children, respite playgroup, after school club. Families have access to one to one advice, social work & counselling support, adult groups and classes, cooking & laundry facilities. During school holidays activities are provided for school age children and annual summer programme for families.

Glamis Hall for All provides a community centre and an affordable day centre for people over 50 living in the area who otherwise would be socially isolated or whose carers are in need of respite.We also host a youth club, youth theatre, dance groups, exercise groups, church and an eco group. Regular public events are held throughout the year and our function room is available to hire .

The primary aim of the trust is to provide shelter, warmth, food and sanctuary to sick, ill treated and abused animals that have been subjected to factory farming or sport. It will also provide holistic respite to people with disabilities who may find it difficult to access mainstream facilities. it also aims to educate people in these issues and the importance of animal health and healthy eating.

We offer care and support to children with a disability or special needs, and their families, to enhance quality of life and a sense of belonging. We provide play and social opportunities and respite to families through our play days and summer play schemes, as well as giving advice, advocacy and signposting through our family support service.

Linking refugees and asylum seekers with local volunteers who assist them to make friends and connections (Welcome and Connect), to learn English (English at Home), to find respite from destitution (Hosting & Housing, Hardship Fund). We also run and update helpinleeds.com, newtoleeds.org and migrationpartnership.org.uk

Children bereavement support, financial support, respite breaks

Provides respite support services in the borough of Bridgend to adults and children with a Learning Disability, and the elderly or disabled.Provides a localised day time Opportunities Service to adults with a Learning Disability.Offers a weekly Shopping Service to the elderly in the Porthcawl area, staffed by Volunteers.

Support for people who suffer from mental health conditions and chronic/long-term medical conditions, including cancer. Raise public awareness of mental health,chronic and long-term medical conditions, including cancer. Promote/further the care and relief of people who have a mental health diagnosis/long-term medical condition and for those aged 13-30, who have cancer, by granting feasible respite

To provide a day care facility for people with Dementia and provide respite for their carers

Sunbeams Play is an Ofsted registered charity, providing a safe, inclusive and caring environment for those with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Specialist sessions are fun, differentiated, individualised and delivered to maximise achievement. Sessions are also provided for young carers offering respite from their caring role. Training and 1-1 support is provided for parents, carers and families.