Care breaks

We can support funding towards wellbeing breaks for those experiencing pressures or challenges and who could benefit from a break away.

This might be for someone who has recently lost a loved one or a family which has spent some time apart.

For individuals and couples with care needs we can suggest suitable care breaks which provide a full range of holiday activities alongside a package of personal and/or nursing care. If required we can contribute towards the cost.

For any respite break not fully funded by the local authority we can consider funding up to a maximum of two weeks.

Some suggestions are:

Calvert Trust, Northumberland

The uniquely beautiful and uplifting Kielder is home to Europe's largest working forest, northern Europe's largest man-made lake and is the official home of the UK's darkest night skies.

Leuchie House, North Berwick

Leuchie House, just outside North Berwick in the stunning East Lothian countryside, provides caring short breaks for people and their families affected by long-term physical conditions, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke and Parkinson's disease plus many other long term neurological conditions.

At Leuchie, the focus is on giving guests and their families the very best respite break experience. By providing the expert nursing and physio care guests need to manage their condition, those who stay at Leuchie are able to have a proper holiday and enjoy all the things that make it special for them.

Find Care homes and care at home services - NHS (www.nhs.uk) where you can search by postcode. If you require further help or advice please email our Respite and Care Team at carebreaks@rafbf.org.uk.