Respite is vital, carers unanimously agree
But guilt about claiming respite is a huge barrier, finds shock new Revitalise study 100% of carers agree that proper breaks away are vital in…
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Revitalise and National Accident Helpline unite to support carers
Respite for disabled people and carers is vital, says charity as British Caregiver Award is launched National disabled people’s charity Revitalise has joined forces with…
Leading charities warn of funding crisis in vital disabled children’s services
New research published today by the Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) campaign shows more than half of local authorities have cut spending on short breaks…
Despite the closest election in a generation where every vote will count, disabled people are still being overlooked, finds study by charity Revitalise
Wheelchair users denied fundamental right to vote in person by lack of information, finds charity’s research Revitalise launches new video in support of wheelchair voters’…
National disability charity, Sense, calls for local authorities to follow in Birmingham City Council’s footsteps
National disability charity, Sense, is calling on local authorities to commit to providing appropriate short breaks for families with children who have multi-sensory impairments or…
Vitalise calls for more support for dementia carers
Adequate respite is essential for carers’ ability to cope, finds disability charity’s own research The national disability charity Vitalise has thrown its weight behind the…
Charity to open applications for free respite holidays for disabled people and their families
A unique respite service for disabled people and their families will re-open its applications process on Wednesday 4 June. Papworth Trust’s Cilthriew Kerry Farm near…
Vitalise keeps up response to dementia crisis
Disability charity continues innovative respite provision for couples coping with Alzheimer’s and dementia National disability charity Vitalise is keeping up its commitment to continue supporting…
Disability charity offers financial lifeline to people with disabilities and carers
Vitalise offering 80% off accessible breaks and free transport for people in need of respite this February Disability charity Vitalise is reaching out to people…
Two thirds of carers will not get a break this Christmas, survey reveals
New survey by disability charity Vitalise finds 4 out of 10 carers have not had any time off from caring in past year As the…
Dame Judi Dench fronts disability charity’s Christmas Appeal
Vitalise Christmas campaign launched to provide festive respite for people with disabilities and carers Dame Judi Dench has been unveiled as the face of national…
National disability charity Vitalise celebrates golden anniversary
Charity hosts Gala 50th Anniversary Reception with special guest Arthur Smith Disability charity Vitalise hosted a gala anniversary reception and award ceremony at London’s City…
Charity launches free respite holidays for disabled people and their families
A unique respite service for disabled people and their families will open its doors for the first time on Saturday 12 October. Papworth Trust’s Kerry…
Samantha Cameron and Paralympians ‘bowled over’ by work of disability charity Vitalise
Paralympic medal winners David Smith and Dan Bentley join Samantha Cameron and Vitalise guests and volunteers for a game of Boccia Samantha Cameron becomes Vitalise…
£8,000 Shows Punters Care for a Flutter
An Ascot Gold Cup Tea at Leuchie House in East Lothian raised over £8,000 in funds for the respite care centre and the local RNLI,…