Portrait of unpaid carer Seirian taking a break

My break with Carefree was my first time away in six years. I realized how much I needed it.

Seiran, who looks after her son

Portrait of unpaid carer Seirian taking a break

My break with Carefree was my first time away in six years. I realized how much I needed it.

Seiran, who looks after her son

Portrait of unpaid carer Seirian taking a break

My break with Carefree was my first time away in six years. I realized how much I needed it.

Seiran, who looks after her son

Portrait of unpaid carer Seirian taking a break

My break with Carefree was my first time away in six years. I realized how much I needed it.

Seiran, who looks after her son

Change happens overnight

Change happens overnight

Change happens overnight

Change happens overnight

We know how challenging it can be to care for someone. A couple of days away with a partner or a friend can work wonders. It may seem like a small thing but it can make a huge difference.

We know how challenging it can be to care for someone. A couple of days away with a partner or a friend can work wonders. It may seem like a small thing but it can make a huge difference.

Read a book, go for a walk, or simply catch up on some sleep. Whatever you choose to do, you’ll return home with a whole new outlook on things, refreshed and rejuvenated. 

Read a book, go for a walk, or simply catch up on some sleep. Whatever you choose to do, you’ll return home with a whole new outlook on things, refreshed and rejuvenated. 

OUR IMPACT

11,900

Breaks delivered

30,600

Carers registered

95%

Say their break improved their wellbeing

OUR IMPACT

11,900

Breaks delivered

30,600

Carers registered

95%

Say their break improved their wellbeing

OUR IMPACT

11,900

Breaks delivered

30,600

Carers registered

95%

Say their break improved their wellbeing

OUR IMPACT

11,900

Breaks delivered

30,600

Carers registered

95%

Say their break improved their wellbeing

  • “Going away has really boosted my energy and mental health. I returned to another crisis but I was able to hit the ground running and pick up my responsibilities with cheerfulness.”

    portrait of Collen, unpaid carer who took a break at St Giles hotel

    Collen, who stayed at St Giles Hotel

  • “THANK YOU SO MUCH. I can't tell you how much I needed this. You're amazing... We could never have done this without you. Honestly, I'm crying. You are just what we needed.”

    Michaela, unpaid carer who took a break at Gonville hotel

    Michaela, who stayed at Gonville Hotel

  • “It had been over a year since I had a day to myself to just think and breathe. It was like being in another world, being able to just sleep and eat for one day in peace.”

    Kayley, unpaid carer who took a break at Village hotel

    Kayley, who stayed at Village Hotel Coventry

  • “This break taught me that I need to take more care of myself so I can take better care of them.”

    Patricia, unpaid carer who took a break with Carefree

    Patricia, who stayed at Dunston Hall Hotel

  • “It was like stepping into another world for a brief moment.”

    Hayleigh, unpaid carer who took a break at DoubleTree by Hilton

    Hayleigh, who stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Bath

  • “The break was so beneficial to me, as I struggle with my mental health as a carer because my partner became disabled suddenly and unexpectedly. Having time for myself was very precious and helped me to feel valued.”

    Julie, unpaid carer who took a break at Village Hotel

    Julie,  who stayed at Village Hotel Maidstone

  • “Going away has really boosted my energy and mental health. I returned to another crisis but I was able to hit the ground running and pick up my responsibilities with cheerfulness.”

    portrait of Collen, unpaid carer who took a break at St Giles hotel

    Collen, who stayed at St Giles Hotel

  • “THANK YOU SO MUCH. I can't tell you how much I needed this. You're amazing... We could never have done this without you. Honestly, I'm crying. You are just what we needed.”

    Michaela, unpaid carer who took a break at Gonville hotel

    Michaela, who stayed at Gonville Hotel

  • “It had been over a year since I had a day to myself to just think and breathe. It was like being in another world, being able to just sleep and eat for one day in peace.”

    Kayley, unpaid carer who took a break at Village hotel

    Kayley, who stayed at Village Hotel Coventry

  • “This break taught me that I need to take more care of myself so I can take better care of them.”

    Patricia, unpaid carer who took a break with Carefree

    Patricia, who stayed at Dunston Hall Hotel

  • “It was like stepping into another world for a brief moment.”

    Hayleigh, unpaid carer who took a break at DoubleTree by Hilton

    Hayleigh, who stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Bath

  • “The break was so beneficial to me, as I struggle with my mental health as a carer because my partner became disabled suddenly and unexpectedly. Having time for myself was very precious and helped me to feel valued.”

    Julie, unpaid carer who took a break at Village Hotel

    Julie,  who stayed at Village Hotel Maidstone

  • “Going away has really boosted my energy and mental health. I returned to another crisis but I was able to hit the ground running and pick up my responsibilities with cheerfulness.”

    portrait of Collen, unpaid carer who took a break at St Giles hotel

    Collen, who stayed at St Giles Hotel

  • “THANK YOU SO MUCH. I can't tell you how much I needed this. You're amazing... We could never have done this without you. Honestly, I'm crying. You are just what we needed.”

    Michaela, unpaid carer who took a break at Gonville hotel

    Michaela, who stayed at Gonville Hotel

  • “It had been over a year since I had a day to myself to just think and breathe. It was like being in another world, being able to just sleep and eat for one day in peace.”

    Kayley, unpaid carer who took a break at Village hotel

    Kayley, who stayed at Village Hotel Coventry

  • “This break taught me that I need to take more care of myself so I can take better care of them.”

    Patricia, unpaid carer who took a break with Carefree

    Patricia, who stayed at Dunston Hall Hotel

  • “It was like stepping into another world for a brief moment.”

    Hayleigh, unpaid carer who took a break at DoubleTree by Hilton

    Hayleigh, who stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Bath

  • “The break was so beneficial to me, as I struggle with my mental health as a carer because my partner became disabled suddenly and unexpectedly. Having time for myself was very precious and helped me to feel valued.”

    Julie, unpaid carer who took a break at Village Hotel

    Julie,  who stayed at Village Hotel Maidstone

  • “Going away has really boosted my energy and mental health. I returned to another crisis but I was able to hit the ground running and pick up my responsibilities with cheerfulness.”

    portrait of Collen, unpaid carer who took a break at St Giles hotel

    Collen, who stayed at St Giles Hotel

  • “THANK YOU SO MUCH. I can't tell you how much I needed this. You're amazing... We could never have done this without you. Honestly, I'm crying. You are just what we needed.”

    Michaela, unpaid carer who took a break at Gonville hotel

    Michaela, who stayed at Gonville Hotel

  • “It had been over a year since I had a day to myself to just think and breathe. It was like being in another world, being able to just sleep and eat for one day in peace.”

    Kayley, unpaid carer who took a break at Village hotel

    Kayley, who stayed at Village Hotel Coventry

  • “This break taught me that I need to take more care of myself so I can take better care of them.”

    Patricia, unpaid carer who took a break with Carefree

    Patricia, who stayed at Dunston Hall Hotel

  • “It was like stepping into another world for a brief moment.”

    Hayleigh, unpaid carer who took a break at DoubleTree by Hilton

    Hayleigh, who stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Bath

  • “The break was so beneficial to me, as I struggle with my mental health as a carer because my partner became disabled suddenly and unexpectedly. Having time for myself was very precious and helped me to feel valued.”

    Julie, unpaid carer who took a break at Village Hotel

    Julie,  who stayed at Village Hotel Maidstone

Our offer 

Hundreds of hotels nationwide donate room nights to our charity every day out of their excess capacity. Through Carefree you can access a 1-2 night hotel stay with a companion, at a time and place that works for you. 

Who can get a break?

To be eligible you need to be over 18 years of age and provide more than 30 hours of unpaid care per week.

What are the costs? 

We charge a £33 admin fee per break to help us run our charity. You’re also responsible for paying for your travel and other expenses. 

Who can I go with?

Most hotels offer double or twin rooms with breakfast included. You can take someone with you, but this should not be your cared-for person so that you can truly get a break away from caring. 

Our offer 

Hundreds of hotels nationwide donate room nights to our charity every day out of their excess capacity. Through Carefree you can access a 1-2 night hotel stay with a companion, at a time and place that works for you. 

Who can get a break?

To be eligible you need to be over 18 years of age and provide more than 30 hours of unpaid care per week.

What are the costs? 

We charge a £33 admin fee per break to help us run our charity. You’re also responsible for paying for your travel and other expenses. 

Who can I go with?

Most hotels offer double or twin rooms with breakfast included. You can take someone with you, but this should not be your cared-for person so that you can truly get a break away from caring. 

Our offer 

Hundreds of hotels nationwide donate room nights to our charity every day out of their excess capacity. Through Carefree you can access a 1-2 night hotel stay with a companion, at a time and place that works for you. 

Who can get a break?

To be eligible you need to be over 18 years of age and provide more than 30 hours of unpaid care per week.

What are the costs? 

We charge a £33 admin fee per break to help us run our charity. You’re also responsible for paying for your travel and other expenses. 

Who can I go with?

Most hotels offer double or twin rooms with breakfast included. You can take someone with you, but this should not be your cared-for person so that you can truly get a break away from caring. 

Our offer 

Hundreds of hotels nationwide donate room nights to our charity every day out of their excess capacity. Through Carefree you can access a 1-2 night hotel stay with a companion, at a time and place that works for you. 

Who can get a break?

To be eligible you need to be over 18 years of age and provide more than 30 hours of unpaid care per week.

What are the costs? 

We charge a £33 admin fee per break to help us run our charity. You’re also responsible for paying for your travel and other expenses. 

Who can I go with?

Most hotels offer double or twin rooms with breakfast included. You can take someone with you, but this should not be your cared-for person so that you can truly get a break away from caring. 

Get registered with Carefree today.

Your well-deserved break is waiting just around the corner. 

Take a break

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Get registered with Carefree today.

Your well-deserved break is waiting just around the corner. 

Take a break

Learn more

Get registered with Carefree today.

Your well-deserved break is waiting just around the corner. 

Take a break

Learn more

Get registered with Carefree today.

Your well-deserved break is waiting just around the corner. 

Take a break

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Donate

Support our mission to get every carer a break

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Give Rooms

Become a Carefree Breakmaker

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Refer Carers

Join our network of Community Partners

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Donate

Support our mission to get every carer a break

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Give Rooms

Become a Carefree Breakmaker

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Refer Carers

Join our network of Community Partners

Learn more

Donate

Support our mission to get every carer a break

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