Some charities will also fund breaks for holidays/carer breaks (eg Family Fund).

Holiday Care

This is a charity which provides holiday and travel information for disabled and older people. They can provide details of respite care accommodation throughout the UK, all available on-line.
tel: 0845 124 9971

Holiday Care website

RADAR

RADAR produce a guide to accessible holidays in the UK (costs £12.95, but may be available from libraries)
tel: 020 7250 3222
fax: 020 7250 0212
minicom: 020 7250 4119
email: radar@radar.org.uk

RADAR website

Age Concern York – In Safe Hands

Offers short breaks to carers of older people.
tel: (01904) 627995 or (01904) 621020

Age Concern York website

Crossroads

Gives support in the home to the carers of children and adults with care needs.
tel: (01094) 790200

Crossroads website

York Blind and Partially Sighted Society

Offers a volunteer visiting service, which can also give the carer a short break
tel: (01904) 636269

York Blind and Partially Sighted Society website

Selby and York Carers Centre (SYCC)

Has a number of free holidays to Pontins at Blackpool available during Carers Week. Can also access holiday funds through the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.

Selby and York Carers Centre website