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…
Children and young people’s right to a short break
In a guest blog, deaf blind charity Sense tell us more about the importance of short breaks For over 40 years, Sense has been delivering short…
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 throws its weight behind ‘Dementia Friends’ campaign and highlights plight of carers
Survey by disability charity finds 4 out of 10 carers have not had a single day off from caring in past year The national disability…
Vitalise centres hold Open Days to mark charity’s Golden Jubilee
Vitalise celebrated its Golden Jubilee this week with special Open Days at its three centres to commemorate the charity’s 50th birthday. To mark the occasion,…
Charity calls for urgent action on support for carers
In wake of RCGP report and government proposals, Vitalise study points to an even deeper problem As the government announces proposals for a ‘joined up’…