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Carer centres and services The Respite Association National Charity

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About

The Respite Association was born on May 16th 2001.

A group of people, all with first hand experience of the stress put on carers, had come to realise that there was very little support available for those caring for loved ones.

We provide short term assistance in the funding of appropriately qualified respite care for disabled, sick, elderly or terminally ill persons in order that their regular carer can be allowed to take a much needed break.

Opening times

9:30am -5pm Most Weekdays

Catchment area

England, Scotland & Wales

Target group

Many of the people who are at home caring for loved ones are forced to live on very limited incomes. It is these people that we are working to help.

Further information

The Respite Association also provides Carer breaks - for further information on grants and breaks see our website www.respiteassociation.org. Application forms for grants and breaks are available on our website or Email help@respiteassociation.org or telephone 01566 783383.

Referral method

Can self refer or through another charity/NHS Trust or Social Services

This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 1 April 2025.