Find a carers break or respite service in Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Browse a range of services available to help carers take a break. Search a range of services whether you’re looking for a few hours away, an overnight stay, or a longer-term arrangement.
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Featured services
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Brislington Carers Support Group (Dementia Group)
Brislington, Bristol
A safe, confidential space to meet with others caring for someone with Dementia to share information and provide support to each other.
Break type: Support Services
Cost: Free
When: First Wednesday of month, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Bristol Bipolar Support Group
Redcliffe
Free support groups are open to anyone affected by bipolar — including family, friends, and carers — and you’re welcome to attend even without a diagnosis.
Break type: Support Services
Cost: Free
When: 1st Friday of each month (in-person)
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Bristol Black Carers Support Group
Easton, Bristol
Bristol Black Carers provide monthly support group meetings that are culturally sensitive and shaped by the needs of carers from African, Caribbean, Asian and other diverse communities.
Break type: Support Services
Cost: Free
When: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 11am-1pm
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Carer's Emergency Card
Bristol & South Gloucestershire
If you have an accident or are taken seriously ill, carrying this card will ensure the person you care for will be kept safe.
Break type: Support Services
Cost: Free
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Carers Session - Healthy Living and Exercise
St. Werburghs
Khaas provides regular wellbeing sessions for BAME carers and families, including keep-fit, yoga, healthy cooking, health talks, and workshops on topics such as reflexology, blood pressure, and diabetes.
Break type: Wellbeing & Therapeutic
Cost: Free
When: Monday Healthy Living Exercise 11.00 – 12.00 Social interaction and lunch 12.00-1.00 – Alternative Therapies 12.00-2.00, Various workshops and discussions
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Goldies Sing and Smile - Bristol
Various locations in Bristol
Join a Goldies Sing & Smile session for uplifting songs, friendly faces, and a feel-good break from your routine.
Break type: Social & Community
When: Various
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Goldies Sing and Smile - South Gloucestershire
Various locations in South Gloucestershire
Join a Goldies Sing & Smile session for uplifting songs, friendly faces, and a feel-good break from your routine.
Break type: Social & Community
Cost: Free
When: Various
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Hanham Carers Support Group
Hanham, Bristol
A safe, confidential space to meet with other carers to share information and provide support to each other.
Break type: Support Services
Cost: Free
When: First Tuesday of Month, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
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Online Carers Support Group
Online
A safe, confidential space to meet with other carers face-to-face and online – to share information and provide support to each other.
Break type: Support Services
Cost: Free
When: First Thursday of month, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
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Power of Music
Fishponds, Bristol
Sessions for East and South East Asian (ESEA) individuals living with dementia and their carers. These sessions are designed to enrich lives through culturally sensitive music activities, providing an opportunity to listen, sing, and reminisce together.
Break type: Wellbeing & Therapeutic
Cost: Free
When: Monthly