respite directory - Stoke-on-Trent

Directory of Alternatives to Traditional Respite

The Community Development Team have put together a directory of information about alternatives to traditional respite services for carers and the person they care for. This directory is not intended to be exhaustive in content but to give a broad range of options currently available. We have included information about funding and grants available to help towards a respite break for a carer or the “cared for” person. There is information on care providers who live in whilst the carer is away. Respite holidays as well as adventure breaks and residential respite accommodation. Please note that Stoke on Trent City Council does NOT in any way endorse any of the providers included in this directory and that the sole purpose is to provide informed choices and examples of what various respite providers have to offer.

All charities listed accept referrals/applications in different ways. Visit individual websites for details of how to access/fund these respite breaks or speak to a Social Worker or Health Professional

(All information is correct at the time of printing.)

Contents

Advice and Information for Carers 2-4

Charities Providing Disability Holidays and Accommodation 5

Residential Respite Providers 6-9

Supported Activity Breaks 10-11

Live-in Respite Care providers 12-13

Respite Supported Holidays 14-19

Respite Holidays for Carers and Families 20-22

Advice and Information for Carers

Carers Trust

In partnership with a network of local centres they provide advice,

information and support to carers.

www.carers.org | 0844 800 4361

Contact A Family

Information/support to families who care for children with a disability or special need.

www.cafamily.org.uk | 0808 808 3555

Independent Age

Information and advice, practical help and emergency financial aid for older people on very low incomes.

www.independentage.org.uk | 0800 319 6789

Mencap

Information and advice for people with a learning disability, their

families and carers. www.mencap.org.uk | 0808 808 1111

Carers UK Advice line

For information and advice 0808 808 7777 [email protected]

Margaret’s Fund

Carers Direct

Free, confidential information and advice for carers. 0808 802 0202

Carewell

A partnership between Bupa, Carers UK and MEND to help carers, and the

people they care for, make positive changes to be healthier and happier.

Email [email protected] / 0333 355 9579

Disaway The Disaway Trust is a registered charity that organises group holidays with

physically disabled people. Email; [email protected]

Epilepsy UK

Raising awareness, offering support and advice to people with Epilepsy

Epilepsy.org.uk / 0808 800 5050

www.margaretsfund.co.uk/ Grants for Respite breaks for women

Holidays for All

Offering accessible holidays for disabled people with or without their friends, family or carers. Holidaysforall.org / 0845 1249971

Shaw Trust

A national charity which supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently. shaw-trust.org.uk/ 01225 716300

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Providing information and support to families and professionals caring for individuals with severe learning disabilities who are described as having challenging behaviour. challengingbehaviour.org.uk / 01634 838739 For general enquiries email; [email protected] For families; [email protected] Family support line; 0300 666 0126

Tourism for All UK tourismforall.org.uk / 0845 124 9971 / Email; [email protected]

British Institute of Human Rights

Free pocket guides for carers. www.bihr.org.uk / 0207 882 5850

Learning Disability Carers Community

Run by volunteers who are carers themselves. All have family members who have a learning disability. Offering advice and support and aiming to improve the support for carers. Based in Chesterfield but the resources and support they offer is available to all.

Ldcarerscommunity.org.uk /

Chill 4 Us Carers

Advice, information, chat online to other carers and forums.

chill4uscarers.co.uk / 01603 340193 / email : [email protected]

British Institute of Learning Disabilities

Advice, advocacy, information leaflets and easy read guides for people with learning disabilities and their families.

bild.org.uk / 0121 415 6960 / [email protected]

Live in Care Solutions www.livincaresolutions.com / 01933 653661 / Email; [email protected]

One to one care and support in the home from fully trained carers

Advice and Information for Carers

The Papworth Trust Charity

The Trust is offering free respite holidays to disabled people and their families on Kerry Farm in Wales. They are able to offer this through a grant from the Big Lottery Fund. The holidays last for one week and include a variety of activities for individuals and for family groups. It has accessible accommodation and things to do at the farm and in the surrounding area. Applications are accepted from families where one member has a disability. All members of the family must be UK residents and have not received funding for a holiday from another charity in the last 24 months.

www.papworth.org.uk- / 0800 9525000

See more at:

www.disability-grants.org/holiday-grants-disabled-children-adults

The National Autistic Society

Short breaks service. Find personalised information, helpline and other useful contacts. Www.autism.org.uk / 0808 800 4104

Disability Aid Trust ;

The Disability Aid Trust provides grants towards the cost of helpers to assist disabled people on holiday and towards the cost of holidays and helpers to give carers a break. 0800 028 0647

Family Fund Holiday Grants;

The organisation helps families of disabled or ill children under 17yrs.

Grants can be requested for things which relate to the disabled

person. Essential items such as a washer or a family break.

Application forms are available online; familyfund.org.uk

Shaping Our Lives

Advice for family carers of adults with a learning disability. Employment advice.

Members of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities.

shapingourlives.org.uk /

Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities

Practical support and advice for people with a learning disability who want to work. email; [email protected] / www.learningdisabilities.org.uk / 020 7803 1100

Charities providing Disabled Holidays and Accommodation

The Beamsley Project

www.beamsleyproject.org - A charity that provides self-catering holiday accom-modation for people with disabilities in the Yorkshire Dales

3HFund

www.3hfund.org.uk - Provides subsidised group holidays and respite care

The Brothers of Charity

www.brothersofcharity.org.uk - a short breaks facility in Lancashire for people with profound and complex needs

Carers Holidays

www.carersholidays.org.uk - a charity providing low-cost holidays for carers 2 & 3 bedroomed caravans in Torbay and the Cotswolds

Disabled Holidays

www.disabledholidayinfo.org.uk - UK - Holiday Information for Wheelchair Users (and other people who have easy access needs)

The Homelands www.homelands-fife.co.uk - holiday accommodation and optional supportive day services

The Lyneal Trust

www.lynealtrust.org - Canal and canal side holidays in Shropshire for people with disabilities, their families and friends.

The Seagull Trust

www.seagulltrust.org.uk - charity offers free cruises on Scotland’s canals for people with special needs - also has a residential accessible canal boat for holiday hire

Disaway

www.disaway.co.uk - organises group holidays with physically disabled people

Dorothy Sykes Caravans

www.dorothysykescaravans.org.uk - Accessible Holidays for people with Disabilities at Butlins Caravan Village, Skegness

Holidays With Help

www.holidayswithhelp.org.uk - provides respite care breaks for people with dis-abilities and their carers with support from trained and experienced helpers

Scope

Support and Information for people with disabilities and their families.

www.scope.org.uk

Residential Respite at Silver Birch

67, Hawthorn Crescent, Stapenhill

Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire,

DE15 9QP Owned by Lifeways

The service provides short breaks for adults with learning

disabilities, physical disabilities and associated complex

needs. There is accommodation for up to five people. The

ground floor is fully accessible throughout and there is an

allotment on site too. Everyone has their own person centred

plan to get the most out of their stay. There are lots of

activities to get involved with at Silver Birch and the local

community in line with the person’s interests.

Prices……

For enquiries or to request a brochure; 01283 542534

Residential Respite at White Lodge

New Penkridge Road, Cannock,

Staffordshire, WS11 1HT

Owned by Lifeways

The service provides short breaks for adults with learning dis-

abilities, physical disabilities, Autism and associated complex

needs. There are seven bedrooms at White Lodge and the

building is fully accessible. Everyone has a person centred

plan to make the most of their stay. There is a wide range of

activities available at White Lodge and in the local community

dependant on a person’s interests and many themed nights at

various times of the year.

Prices……


Residential Respite at Whiteoak

2, Foston Close, Fagley

Bradford, BD2 3QF

Owned by Lifeways

Whiteoak is a fifteen bedroomed property providing short breaks for

adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs. Situated close to local shops and Fagley woods. The service is divided into three suites to enable support for people with different needs. There is level access throughout. A multi-sensory room and accessible gardens are available and a large range of activities. Everyone has a person centred plan to make the most of their stay.

Prices…..


Residential Respite Copwood House

15, Copgrove Road, Holmewood

Bradford, BD4 0DJ

Owned by Lifeways

Copwood is a 6 bedroom property situated on the outskirts of Bradford, with proximity to local shops, parks and open countryside. Copwood has been designed to cater for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and Autism who require a short break with specialised support facilities. Level access throughout.

Prices……

For enquiries or to request a brochure call; 01274 685546

Residential Respite at Old Park Road

51 Old Park Road, Greengates,

Bradford, BD10 9GB

Owned by Lifeways.

The service provides short breaks for adults with learning disabilities and can accommodate up to six people at one time. Everyone has their own person centred plan to ensure that they get the most out of their stay. Old Park Road has a large experienced team who support users to take part in activities at the home and in the community to ensure that individual needs are met. Old Park Road is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Prices…..


Collinson Court Residential Respite 56 Longton Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire, ST4 8NA

Owned by Craegmoor

Collinson Court provides support and

accommodation for individuals with Autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. They support adults aged 18-65. Collinson Court is also accredited with the National

Autistic Society. They provide specialist training for the staff at

Collinson Court, including Person Centred Thinking, behaviour

management, speech, signs and symbols / Makaton sign language and sensory awareness, to provide the best possible support for all individuals.

For more details Telephone; 01782658156

Website; www.craegmoor.co.uk

Or Email an enquiry; [email protected]

You can also request a brochure on the website.

Heritage Care Respite Services

18 Harrow Street, Grantham,

Lincolnshire, NG31 6HF

Grantham House is a fully equipped and accessible bungalow offering short break respite for adults with a learning

disability. Trained staff are on hand to support with various needs and clients are encouraged to take an active role in their day to day lives. Short breaks available from one night to a week or more. Individual care and support is given. Transport is available at an additional cost.

For more information;

http://www.heritagecare.co.uk/services/counties/homes

Speak to a member of the team 01476 574429

Email: [email protected]

Prices ; ……..

Home Farm Trust National Charity

Various locations across the Country,

including Shropshire and Staffordshire.

Respite breaks for people with learning and multiple disabilities. Their short breaks centre is fully equipped for two

people. There is a hydro-therapy pool and snoozelem as well as crafts, catering, drama, music, horticulture activities are

also available.

HFT also provide stay at home short breaks for carers who wish to go away for business or leisure.

For more information ;

www.hft.org.co.uk

Or speak to one of the team 01952 432 065

Or email ; [email protected]

Prices…..

Spring Heath Log Cabins , Fishery and Caravan Park

Lower Heathwaen, Knockin, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8DA

Two fishing lakes set in 10 acres of meadow and woodland. A small, peaceful site ideally situated for a carers’ short break with rest and relaxation in abundance. Only 10 minutes drive from Oswestry with

its good range of shops and pubs. Local walks on the doorstep. Fishing from two well stocked carp and course lakes next to four log cabins for hire. Two or three bedrooms available in case you wish to take the person you care for too. All cabins and lakes are fully accessible and wheelchair friendly.

For more details; tel David Tonkinson 01691 682788,

Or check the website for prices ; www.springheath.co.uk

or email; [email protected]

Adventure Holidays with the Calvert Trust

Respite breaks for people with a disability, learning disability or sensory impairment.

Calvert Trust have centres in Exmoor,

Kieder, and the Lake District.

They also provide short breaks and weekend breaks just for carers at their base in Exmoor. Young carers are catered for with short breaks and weekend breaks throughout the year.


http://www.calvert-trust.org.uk and follow the link to the type of break you are looking for.

Or call and speak to one of the team, call ; 01434 250232

Prices range from £470 for a short break to £995 for 7 nights.

Christmas 10night holiday for £1425.00

JollyDays Supported Holidays

Jolly Days provide supported holidays for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities.

They aim to offer the quality and experience that you deserve within a supportive and safe environment. JollyDays are ABTA registered and offer a complete service from the first point of contact until you arrive safely home.

Holidays in the UK as well as abroad. Dream Holidays/Cruises available. Butlins 5 days Summer £935, Isle of Wight 5 days Summer £935, Potters Leisure Resort 5 days Summer £1045, Blackpool 7days £1245

Tel: 012773 55565/ www.jollydaysholidays.co.uk

Let's Go Supported Holidays

Lets Go Supported provides holidays for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities. They provide supported holidays for adults of all age groups, to destinations in the UK and worldwide, with qualified staff to support you 24 hours a day on your holiday. They offer the opportunity to adults with special

needs to participate in holidays of their desire in a safe and secure environment, with qualified staff.

Example; Newquay 7 nights £1225, Lanzarote 7 nights August £1495

For more information or to request a brochure;

Tel: 01202 760311 / www.letsgosupportedholidays.co.uk

Respite in your home with Helping Hands

Helping Hands is a specialist provider of respite care. Helping carers, individuals and their families for more than 25 years with their temporary care services.

They believe an individual receiving care doesn’t have to leave their home when

their carer takes a short break from their role. With the right level of support, quality care can continue in the environment they know and love –their own home.


http://www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk/respite.aspx,

Or, to speak to a member of Helping Hands’ respite care team,

call: 0808 180 1041

Prices start from around £800 per week

Safe Hands Live-in Care

Safehands live-in respite care offers all the relief of respite care, but instead brings respite care into the home. This means our clients and their families can be ensured that they get all the personal quality care they need, while being able to stay in a

familiar environment. They offer various care packages to meet the person’s needs. Prices depend on level of support required and can mirror the person’s usual package of support. Example of what is in-cluded; Household cleaning and laundry, meal preparation, shopping for the home and client, transport and chaperoning, companionship and support, friendship, personal hygiene assistance, medical and medication tracking.

For more details call; 0208 617 8113 or 0770 705 0742

To view a brochure; www.safehandsliveincare.co.uk/respite

Low Level support from £559.00 per week

Moderate Level support from £680.00 per week

High Level support from £769.00 per week

Able Community Care

Bespoke Live-in Care Services for Elderly or Disabled Adults. Live-in care services from Able Community Care provide one to one care in your own home on a long term or short term (respite care) basis. Fully experienced carers in your own home may be a much happier alternative than moving the person you care for into a residential/respite home. The website has examples of some positive feedback

from their clients, they believe that living in your own home, in your own community amongst friends or family is the happiest way to be and can give peace of mind to the carer. Able aims for a clients specific needs to be met by matching them with a live- in carers individual skills, experience and personalities.

For a free client brochure call; 01603 764567 / www.uk-care.com

South West and Wales representative (Mandy Gulatar) [email protected]

The website also provides many free information leaflets. There are also many useful information sheets for older people and people with disabilities.

Able is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

ConsultUs Live-in Care

Live in Respite Care

Consultus provide short-term relief for those who care on a long-term basis. Consultus carers can provide support and care for clients with dementia, a disability or chronic illness, supporting a stay or a return from hospital, or a planned holiday for the long-term carer. Consultus can arrange a respite carer for clients within their own homes at very short notice, for a few days or for as long as is required, and on a one-off or regular basis. In emergency situations it is possible to request a live in carer within twenty-four hours.

Consultus carers are available nationwide.

For more details; 01732 355231 / www.consultuscare.com

Respite Bungalow in North Wales

PSS (Person shaped support)

Short Breaks bungalow. Located in the heart of the North Wales countryside this is the perfect place to stay for a short holiday, particularly if

you require extra support. The Carers ; Caroline and Panos are a friendly couple who will quickly put you at ease, they make it their priority to make you feel welcome and at home. They are both experienced carers whose aim is to ensure you have an enjoyable stay with them For enquiries telephone 01744 609553 Or email ; [email protected]

Prices– per week range from £470.00- £660.00

Door to Door Respite Holidays

Short breaks or longer holidays

the U.K. Europe and worldwide

Fully trained staff , 1 to 1 support available.

Collection from your door and return home journey.

Uk breaks include Great Yarmouth, Butlins Skegness and Llandudno. European and worldwide holidays are also

available. Prices for a u.k. break from £895.

For further details or to request a brochure please contact;

doortodoorholidays.co.uk,

or write to;

6, Sandpiper Close, Burton Latimer, Northampton, NN15 5TF

Telephone number; 07974 730439 or 01536 428378

Glamorgan Holiday Hotel

Porthcawl South Wales Fully accessible hotel providing short breaks, respite holidays with care and support if required. Flexible packages to suit individual needs. The hotel is

registered with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate in Wales to provide personal care.

All rooms are en-suite and guests can enjoy a full board menu.

Day trips and evening entertainment are all inclusive. The

hotel has its own care assistants on call 24hrs 7 days. You may wish to holiday independently of support or you may

require a care package designed around your needs.

For more information call ; 01942 888844

Or write to; 6 The Hillock Astley Manchester M29 7GW

Or email; [email protected]

Prices … dependant on level of support required

Breakaway Supported Holidays

Breakaway offers a wide range of

holidays and short breaks in the UK,

Europe and USA. Supported holidays for people with learning disabilities.

There is a full list of planned breaks on the website. Breakaway can also tailor make holidays and short breaks to suit individual needs. Fully trained staff on hand to support you for the duration of your break. All registered with CQC, the care quality commission regulator.


www.breakawaysupportedholidays.co.uk

Or call, 01245 260 330 to speak to one of the team.

Or email, [email protected]

Prices and availability information on the website.

Examples of breaks include; Great Yarmouth 5 days £925 July

Norfolk 5 days £975 August, Malta 8 days £1499 September

Branch Out Holidays

Branch Out are a specialist provider of all inclusive, supported holidays for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities who would like to be part of a small group spending time away together.

They have over thirty years’ experience of working with people with learning disabilities. Holidays are suitable for people who are fairly independent, who require some support in daily living but do not need personal care. In some cases extra support can be provided e.g. one to one, which would be an extra charge.

During the holidays the experienced staff are on hand at all times to provide help, advice and support. Staffing is normally based on a ratio of two to eight but can be flexible due to individual needs

Example;

North Devon Farm, Monday August 31 – Friday 11 September 2015

12 days £1279. Bristol: City and Outskirts, Friday October 9 – Friday16 October 2015 8 days £1075. European Christmas Markets, Sunday 29 November –

Thursday 3 December 2015, 5 days £745

For more information; 01728 860 702 / www.branchoutholidays.com

Your Direction Supported holidays.

Your Direction provides supported

holidays for adults with learning

disabilities and support needs.

Your Direction Ltd offers you a unique holiday experience,

by offering you to make your own

supported holiday. They believe individuals should have a choice and control of where they go, what they do on holiday and who they go with. They offer a programme that enables clients to design their own personal supported holidays to cater for their personal needs and requirements for either an individual or group of friends. They can arrange your dream holiday for you and your friends to a destination of your choice, in the UK or abroad, active or relaxing, it’s your holiday you decide. Your Direction Ltd will provide fully inclusive supported holidays all year round

For more information; Tel: 0151 203 5758 or James on 07865443692

Or write to; 14 Dalemeadow Road, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, L14 5PJ


Examples; Benidorm 8 days £1480, Edinburgh Tattoo 6 days £995

Butlins 8 days £1200

Revitalise Respite Holidays

Revitalise is a na�onal charity providing short

breaks and holidays (respite care) for disabled

people and carers. there are plenty of ac�vi�es to

enjoy including boccia and fitness classes, arts

and cra# sessions or simply relaxing and socialising with fellow guests and

volunteers. They also provide 24 hour on-call nursing care and their holiday

centres have specialised equipment including hoists and profiling beds.

With care staff, nurses and volunteers to hand, they currently run three

accessible holiday centres in Chigwell in Essex, Southampton and Southport.

They also offer a wide range of themed breaks throughout the year, such as

Flashback 80s, Queen, Youth week, Interna�onal Food & wine, plus loads more.

For more informa�on contact; Revitalise.org.uk/respiteholidays

Telephone; 0303 303 0145 Email; [email protected]

Examples of Prices… for a 7night themed break, Seaside £1189, Murder Mystery

£1239, Summer £1189, City Holidays £1189

Please contact the provider directly for current prices.

Holidays with Help

Holidays with Help organises holidays for groups of disabled people. The holidays are open to individuals, couples and family groups as well group bookings. The cost of the holiday includes meals, activities, accommodation and trained

helpers. Breaks include a mix of indoor and outdoor activities with evening entertainment and care can be provided, though carers are welcome to come too.

Example;

Saturday 22nd August to Friday 28th August 2015 (Full Board) South Downs Holiday Village, from £479 per person. Additional charges may apply dependant on the level of care required.

For more information visit; www.holidayswithhelp.org.uk

Email; [email protected]

Able Community Care

Able Community Care can help elderly and disabled

people to enjoy a holiday by providing

companionship and personal support. They can

accompany people on days out or holidays in the

UK and abroad.

Perfect for those who would like to take a holiday but require assistance in order

to do so. They also provide a wide range of long term care to people between

the ages 18 years to 106 years of age.

Live in Carers are provided to people requiring this type of care because of

Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, learning

difficulties, acquired head injury and spinal injury. Short term live in care is also

available. (in the Live-in section of booklet)

Contact for enquiries, prices or to request a brochure

Telephone; 01603 764 567 / www.uk-care.com

Altogether Travel Holiday Companions

Can help to plan, book and support the person you care for whilst on holiday. The UK's only Care Inspectorate registered Travel Company.

Holiday companions will give the same level of support that the person usually requires.

Holidays can be taken in any country at any time. Mobility equipment can be hired and delivered to your accommodation. Altogether Travel have examples of packages on their website, or they will help you to find the holiday of your choice. All companions are highly trained care specialists.

For more information ; 01236 222006

Or email ; www.altogethertravel.co.uk

Prices from £450.00 for a short break (including holiday

companion) Prices vary dependant on holiday chosen and level of support

Chrysalis Holidays

Providing fully supported holidays for people with learning disabilities in the UK and Europe. There is a full holiday

programme throughout the year. All staff are registered with the CQC care quality

commission regulator. Support is usually on a 3 to 1 basis.

Extra support for more complex clients will incur an additional cost. Chrysalis holidays aim to provide life enhancing

experiences at the most affordable prices. All prices are

inclusive of full board, outings, activities, home visit, transport from listed pick up points (extra charges for further away) and all necessary care required.


Telephone ; 01925 220179

Or visit the website ; www.chrysalisholidays.co.uk

Or email ; [email protected]

Options Supported Holidays

Options is a not-for-profit organisation who run traditional style holidays in the UK and abroad for adults with learning disabilities. Carers are available at all times. Usually one carer with 3 clients ,

although 1 to 1 support is available at an extra cost.

There is lots of choice on offer such as ;

5 days Butlins £800, The New Forest music Festival 3 days £250-£420, Bournemouth 7 days £890.

For more information contact;

Tel; 01285 740491 or email ; [email protected]

Or visit the website for more details;

www.optionsholidays.co.uk

Respite Breaks for Carers and Families

SAGA Respite for Carers Trust

The Saga Respite for Carers Trust was launched to help carers aged 50 and over by providing a much needed holiday. The aim of Saga Respite for Carers Trust is to give carers a break, by providing hundreds of free holidays a year for carers and their

companions.

How to nominate a carer for a Saga Respite for Carers Trust Award

The period for submitting nominations for 2015 is now open, and will close on 31st August 2015. At the end of the nomination period successful applicants will be contacted by the Trust. The carer should ;

Be aged 50 or over

Have been caring for someone for more than a year

Not have taken a significant holiday away from their caring responsibilities

within the last year

Not be a professional carer

Nomination forms can also be obtained by post; please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Saga Respite for Carers Trust, The Saga Building, Enbrook Park, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3SE. Or complete the form online.

Please see the website for more details; saga.co.uk

Disabled Holidays Holidays for carers and people with disabilities.

The Disabled Holidays Team have an extensive range of holidays on offer which they can tailor to your needs. They can support you to find a break in the UK or abroad.

All accommodation is fully accessible, some with connecting rooms so you can take the person you

care for if you wish. There are cottages, caravans, log cabins, hotels and a wide range of cruises available.

One bedroomed accommodation or up to 7+ bedrooms are available.

The website is full of useful information and also has the option for you to

message one of the team for and instant response to any queries.

Examples of Special Offers;

Cottage in Cumbria for 7 nights in June is £625

Deluxe caravan in Ayrshire, Scotland for 7 nights in August £599

Superior Lodge, Lake District, 7 nights in July for £895

Villa with pool in Spain, 7 nights in June for 8 people with 2 estate cars, £429 pp


Www.disabledholidays.co.uk

Or telephone; 0800 993 0796

Smith's Luxury Pine Lodge

Smith’s Luxury Pine Lodge is situated at Astbury

Falls. The lodge is nestled in the beautiful Shropshire

countryside on a small, exclusive development built

around a trout farm, where guests can expect to relax

and chill in comfort. The lodge is decorated to suit all

tastes and is especially adapted for their disabled

guests, regardless of their level of mobility. Hoists and electric beds available.

Self Catering accommodation sleeps 4, prices range from £250-£500 per week

Tel: 0161 4431085 / www.luxurypinelodge-vpweb.co.uk /

Email; the-smiths-lodgea;hotmail.co.uk

The Lin Berwick Trust’s Denis Duncan House

Fully accessible family holiday accommodation

Denis Duncan House is a homely cottage for disabled people, their family and carers. Denis Duncan House offers the disabled holidaymaker state-of-the art holiday accommodation.

Denis Duncan House is the Trust's second holiday cottage for the disabled and is situated on the village green in Manse Road in the village of Dirleton, which is 24 miles east of Edinburgh, and 2 miles south west of the coastal town of North Berwick on the Firth of Forth. Sleeping a maximum of six people including up to two people with disabilities. The Trust also owns Ralph Boyce House in Looe, Cornwall, see website for details of both properties.

For more information and prices;

Tel: 01787 372343 / www.thelinberwicktrust.org.uk /

Todsworthy Farm Holidays

Todsworthy Farm is situated in an enviable position central between Cornwall’s North and South coasts and with historic Tavistock and Plymouth only a short drive away.

Todsworthy Farm can provide you with a choice between two superb 18th century self catering holiday cottages ideally situated as part of a traditional family farm, but in a location where you enjoy unrivalled comfort and tranquillity. Both holiday cottages are decorated to a four star standard and equipped with all the mod cons you would expect to find in luxury accommodation. Each cottage is Disabled Friendly providing M2 and M3 Mobility Access.

Up to two pets taken.

Prices for a week from £600-£725, short breaks available also

Contact; 01822 834744 / www.todsworthyfarmholidays.co.uk

HomeAway Holidays

HomeAway is committed to offering wheelchair accessible holiday rentals around the world, everywhere you want to holiday.

The website is easy to navigate when searching for your break.

You can tick “accessible, or wheelchair friendly” in the search box and a list of only accessible properties will be displayed. Choose from properties all over the world. HomeAway have a guide to their top choices for wheelchair friendly holiday locations on the website;

www.homeaway.co.uk /

Example;

Historic Yorkshire Dales Country Manor from £69 per night

Three properties as close as Cheshire from £50 a night.

Holiday Caravan in Hastings East Sussex (owned by Mencap)

For people with a learning disability, their families and carers. Situated on a peaceful site just outside the

picturesque town of Hastings. A six-berth caravan which has a fully fitted kitchen and a dining area.

There is a double bedroom, a twin and a pull down bed in the living room. The caravan also has a TV with

freeview and a dvd player. There are lots of activities on site including a pool, amusements, discos and live entertainment. To keep younger members of the family amused there is also a kids club on site. The holiday park is fully

accessible with parking available next to the caravan. If required, Mencap can provide support tailored to your needs. There is an extra cost for this service, £14 per hour or £35 for a sleep in service. Prices start from £23-£55 per night de-pending on the season. High season is £55 per night Mon-Fri and £90 per night for Saturday/Sunday. Holidays that include a person with a learning disability will not be charged VAT. Offer; if support is booked for 3 hours or more a day there is a 10% reduction in the cost of the caravan. If support is booked for more than 5 hours per day there is a 20% reduction in the cost of the caravan.

For more information and bookings contact;

Terry Lofus 07960 976077

Email; [email protected]

Holiday Caravan in Selsy West Sussex

(owned by Mencap)

Situated minutes from the beach in a safe and comfortable environment at Bunn leisure Park. The site has all the necessary amenities. Support from Mencap staff can be arranged at an extra cost. The caravan is a six-berth with a double bedroom, a twin and pull down bed in the living room. There is a fully fitted kitchen and dining area too. There is a pool, spa, waterslide, live entertainment, a gym and amusements.

Prices are £60 per night or £350 for a week.

Bedding and bed linen is not supplied. For a booking which includes someone with a learning disability there will be no VAT charged on the price of your

holiday.

For more information and bookings contact;

The Mencap office in Fareham on;

01329 826422

Shared Lives Plus Shared Lives Plus is the UK network for shared

living approaches to care and support for disabled or older people. Their members include 5,000 Shared Lives carers,

150 local Shared Lives schemes and 13 Home-share

organisations, right across the UK. In Shared Lives, an adult (and sometimes a 16/17 year old) who needs support and/or accommodation moves in with or regularly visits an approved Shared Lives carer, after they have been

matched for compatibility. Together, they share family and

community life. Half of the 12,000 people using Shared

Lives are living with their Shared Lives carer as part of a supportive household; half visit their

Shared Lives carer for day support or overnight breaks. Shared Lives is also used as a

stepping stone for someone to get their own place. They say their outcomes can be startling, with people reporting feeling settled, valued, and like they belong for the first time in their lives. They make friends and get involved in clubs, activities and volunteering. Shared Lives is used by people with learning disabilities, people with mental health problems, older people,

care leavers, young disabled adults, parents with learning disabilities and their children,

people who misuse substances and offenders. There are nearly 8,100 Shared Lives carers in the UK, recruited, trained and approved by 152 local schemes, which are regulated by the care inspectors. If you would like more information about Shared Lives Plus locations across the Country, short video clips from the carers and the cared for person and a report on the Shared

lives scheme go to;

www.sharedlivesplus.org.uk

You will also find contacts for all the Shared Lives schemes listed and mapped out.

Something Different

Have you ever wanted to take a holiday on a barge or boat but have always thought that it

would not be suitable for everyone in the family?

Below you will see contact details for providers of this type of holiday who all advertise as

being fully accessible.

Canalability, Lock View, Burnt Mill Lane, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2QS

(tel) (01279) 424444

Email: [email protected] www.http://canalboat.org.uk/

The Bruce Wake Charitable Trust, Upton Marina, On the River Severn, Worcestershire

(tel) 0844 8793349

www.http://www.brucewaketrust.co.uk/information.html

The Lyneal Trust, Ellesmere, Shropshire

tel) 01948 710708

Email: [email protected], www.http://www.lyneal-trust.org.uk

The Bruce Trust, Great Bedwyn Wharf, near Marlborough, Wiltshire

(tel) 01264 356451

Email: [email protected], http://www.brucetrust.org.uk/details.htm

Braddan Bridge House Apartments

On the Isle of Man

Braddan Bridge House was designed from the start with the disabled guest in mind. The £44K + room facilities are said to be the most modern and comfortable you will find anywhere. They under-stand the needs of the less able visitor and can assist in every aspect of holiday life including support getting about the island. The rooms can be

equipped with either hoists and/or raising beds and all our shower and bathroom facilities are wheelchair friendly.

There are also full wheelchair capable lifts between the floors. They have disabled staff or trustees within the foundation who themselves face the differing requirements of their visitors and have helped in the design of the house and rooms. Many are bikers injured in the TT who ensure the that the standards of care are the very best.

For more information contact;

Tel: 01624 676985 677606 Braddan Bridge House Apartments, Joey Dunlop Foundation,

Braddan Bridge House, Peel Road, Braddan, Isle of Man IM4 4TN


www.joeydunlopfoundation.com

Smith's Luxury Pine Lodge

A luxury pine lodge at Astbury Falls.

The lodge is nestled in the beautiful Shropshire countryside on a small, exclusive development built around a trout farm, where a guest can expect to relax and chill in style and comfort. The lodge is said to be very tastefully decorated to suit all tastes and is

especially adapted for disabled guests, regardless of their level of mobility.

If you would like to find out more then contact;

Tel: 0161 4431085

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