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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Clifton, Bristol
One Equal Music run a free Singing for the Brain group for people affected by dementia, together with their friends and family. We sing well known and loved songs in a relaxed and friendly environment, with plenty of time for a cuppa too.
Break type: Activity-Based
Cost: Free
When: Contact One Equal Music
Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol
Join our group and meet new people in a friendly, fun and social environment. Singing improves your brain activity, wellbeing and mood, and you don’t need to be a good singer to benefit.
Break type: Activity-Based
Cost: Free
When: Wednesdays 10.30am–12.15pm
Knowle West, Bristol
Weekly music-based group for people with dementia and their carers.
Break type: Activity-Based
Cost: Free
When: Tuesdays, 10:30am – 12:15pm
Fishponds, Bristol
Bristol Care Homes run a friendly singing group for people affected by dementia, offering a relaxed space to enjoy a wide mix of familiar songs old and new.
Break type: Social & Community
St George, Bristol
A monthly group for Somali carers in Bristol to connect, share experiences, and access support in a welcoming environment.
Break type: Social & Community
Cost: Free
When: 2nd Monday of the month, 12:30 PM
Withywood, Bristol
Support group for carers of someone with dementia.
Cost: Free
When: 4th Tues monthly
Online (Bristol-based group)
Online peer support group for carers of someone with borderline personality disorder (BPD).
Break type: Support Services
Cost: Free
When: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Lawrence Weston, Bristol
A weekly group for people living with dementia and their carers to share sporting memories, enjoy conversation, and connect through a love of sport.
Break type: Social & Community
Cost: Free
When: Every Friday (except bank holidays): 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
St George, 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 Friday of month, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
The Beehive Centre, Whitehall, Bristol
A welcoming weekly drop-in offering emotional, practical, and compassionate support for anyone affected by a life-limiting illness.
Break type: Support Services
Cost: Free
When: Every Monday, 9:00am – 12:30pm