Carefree has significantly expanded its support for unpaid carers by embracing new technology to streamline its operations and increase the number of people it can reach. Working with Glide, the charity developed a bespoke digital platform connecting carers, hotels and community partners, making it easier to manage registrations, hotel availability, bookings and impact data.

The technology has helped Carefree grow rapidly, registering thousands of new carers and supporting more short hotel breaks for people who provide unpaid care. The experience highlights how the right technology can help Carefree overcome operational challenges, scale its services and increase its impact for unpaid carers across the UK.