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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Online Bristol Bipolar Support Group
Online
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: 3rd Thursday of each month 7.30pm-9.30pm
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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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Our Music Club
Knowle West and Easton, Bristol
Free weekly music sessions in Bristol for adults living with dementia and their supporters, designed to uplift wellbeing and foster joyful connection through shared music-making.
Break type: Activity-Based
Cost: Free – registration is required
When: Thursdays, 11:00am – 12:30pm (weekly)
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Parkinson’s UK Bristol Group Meeting
Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol
Monthly in-person support group for people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers.
Break type: Support Services
Cost: Free
When: First Saturday of each month, 10:30am – 12:00pm
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Paul’s Place Daily
Coalpit Heath, South Gloucestershire
Paul’s Place Daily is a welcoming day service in South Gloucestershire offering inclusive activities for adults with physical, cognitive, or sensory impairments. It helps people build confidence, make friends, and enjoy life to the full.
Break type: Activity-Based
Cost: Costs vary depending on individual support needs. Funding may be available through local authorities, health services, or Direct Payments. Self-funded options are also possible.
When: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (open year-round)
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Residential Care Home Respite - Bristol
Various locations
Temporary, short-term placements in a care home as a form of respite.
Break type: Extended Breaks
Cost: Typically £870+
When: Various
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Residential Care Home Respite - South Gloucestershire
Various locations
Temporary, short-term placements in a care home as a form of respite.
Break type: Extended Breaks
Cost: Typically £870+
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Respite Association – Breaks for Carers
Penzance (Cornwall), Bridlington (Yorkshire), Towyn (North Wales)
Free week-long self-catering holidays for carers, without the person they care for.
Break type: Extended Breaks
Cost: Free (refundable £50 deposit required)
When: 7-night stays (Saturday to Saturday); 2026 applications open October 2025
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Respite Centres
Multiple Bristol & South Gloucestershire locations
Weekly respite day centres across Bristol and South Gloucestershire offering safe, stimulating and joyful experiences for people living with dementia, while giving carers a well-earned break.
Break type: Extended Breaks
Cost: Please contact Autumn Years Community Care directly for pricing and availability.
When: Each centre runs weekly from 10:00am to 2:00pm, with a two-course lunch included
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Rethink Carers Service Activity groups
Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Activity groups for family & partners of people with mental health needs. Take time out to reset your nervous system, restore your wellbeing and make new connections
Break type: Wellbeing & Therapeutic
Cost: Free
When: Regular sessions throughout the year
