Holiday, Short Breaks and Respite
Crossroads Scotland
Address: http://www.crossroads-scotland.co.uk
Crossroads is Scotland's largest provider of short breaks and practical support for carers. Represent the interests of 46 local services throughout the country that provide opportunities for carers to take time to themselves.
Tourism For All
Address: http://www.tourismforall.org.uk
A national charity based at Horley near Gatwick Airport in South East England. Founded in 1981 it is now a major UK source of travel and holiday information and support for disabled and older people, their families, friends and carers.
Leonard Cheshire Disability
Address: http://www.lcdisability.org
Leonard Cheshire Disability Respite Care services provide a temporary break for both the disabled person and the carer. Service users may be self-financing or supported by statutory authorities.
Shared Care Scotland
Address: http://www.sharedcarescotland.com/about/index.php
The purpose of Shared Care Scotland is to promote and support the development of flexible, person-centred short break and respite services across Scotland, for the benefit of all carers and care recipients.
Sue Ryder
Address: http://www.suerydercare.org
Sue Ryder Care provides compassionate care and support for people living with serious illnesses and conditions, as well as their families and loved ones.
3H Fund
Address: http://www.3hfund.org.uk
The 3H Fund aims to organise holidays for severely disabled children and adults considering those on low income. This allows a respite for their carers at the same time
Vitalise (formerly Winged Fellowship Trust)
Address: http://www.vitalise.org.uk
A provider of short stay residential respite care for people with physical disabilities (All located in England). Also provides holiday breaks, including activity holidays and holidays in Europe.
Website developed by James Wentworth and Lesley Childs
Fife Carers Centre, 157 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 2NS
Telephone: 01592 642999
Email: centre@fifecarers.co.uk
Scottish Charity No. SC029466