Find a carers break in Bristol and South Gloucestershire
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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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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Happy Days Memory Cafes
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
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Hartcliffe Carers Support Group
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,
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Help at Home
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
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Homeshare
Serves Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire.
Mutually beneficial home-sharing: low-cost accommodation for one person in exchange for gentle help and companionship for someone living independently.
Break type: Extended Breaks
Cost: Minimal cost for the “Sharer” (usually a small contribution to bills) in exchange for accommodation and support; free room provided by the “Householder” in return for about 10 hours a week of agreed help.
When: Available on an ongoing basis — you can contact them for an informal, confidential chat about matching arrangements.
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Kingswood Support Group
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
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Lawrence Weston Carers Support Group
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
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Living Well Days – Dementia Day Centre
Hanham Community Centre, Hanham, Bristol
A warm, supportive dementia day service offering meaningful activities, social connection and personalised care to help individuals stay active, engaged and confident while providing valuable respite for carers.
Break type: Activity-Based
Cost: Free taster sessions are available; ongoing sessions may be chargeable. Contact Your Care UK for up-to-date details.
When: Every Tuesday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm