Explore a wide choice of services designed to give carers time to rest and recharge. Whether you need just a few hours away, an overnight stay, or a longer-term arrangement, our Carers Breaks Directory makes it easier to find the right option for you and the person you care for.
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Various locations in Bristol
FAB Cafés are warm, informal meet-ups for anyone aged 50+ across Bristol—wheelchair-accessible, friendly, and designed to help you connect with others and feel more part of your community, whether in person or by phone
Break type: Social & Community
When: Various
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
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
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
Various locations in Bristol
“Happy Days” Memory Cafés are warm, inclusive gatherings for people living with dementia, their families, and carers—offering friendly conversation, gentle activities, tea, cake, and companionship in a relaxed community setting.
Break type: Social & Community
Cost: Free but donations welcomed
When: Various
Hartcliffe, Bristol
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: Second Thursday of month,
Bristol and surrounding areas
Friendly, flexible home support in Bristol for people living with dementia and their carers—offering companionship, practical help, and meaningful activities.
Break type: Extended Breaks
Cost: Please contact Autumn Years Community Care directly for pricing and availability.
When: Flexible – arranged to suit your needs
Kingswood, South Gloucestershire
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: Second Wednesday of month, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Lawrence Weston, 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: Third Thursday of month, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Online
These are short sessions of half an hour with a 20-25 minute meditation each time, and are open to all past participants of The Mindful Life programmes.
Break type: Wellbeing & Therapeutic
When: Tuesday afternoons 2.30 - 3.00pm; Wednesday evenings 8.00 - 8.30pm