Service Details

Brief description:

The aim of Respitality is to provide a short vital break from routine for unpaid carers in Scotland when they need it most. This is achieved by connecting carers’ organisations with hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses who are willing to donate a break free of charge.

Organisation name:

Borders Carers Centre

Type of break:

Carer Breaks

Ages catered for:

Children, Young People, Adults, Older Adults

Full service description:

Shared Care Scotland co-ordinate the project nationally and work with local carers organisations to support them to deliver Respitality locally. <strong>Why is Respitality needed?</strong> Being an unpaid carer can have positive and rewarding aspects, but it can also be isolating as well as physically and mentally demanding. For a range of reasons, including financial pressures, carer concerns and limited time, it is often difficult for carers to take the time out to fully recharge, or to spend quality time on their own or with family and friends. <strong>What are the benefits to Carers? </strong>Carers are welcome to bring the cared for person on the break if they wish. The arrangement of the break is made entirely by the local carer’s organisation; therefore, there is no pressure on the carer to plan their break. Breaks are donated free of charge, therefore Respitality is an affordable short breaks option. After a Respitality break, carers regularly report: <ul> <li>an improvement in their health and wellbeing</li> <li>an improvement in their relationships with their loved ones</li> <li>increased confidence to continue in their caring role</li> </ul>

Price information:

All breaks donated to Respitality are free; however, there may be other costs such as transport and food. Respitality breaks are not means-tested; therefore, your income and savings are not taken into account. However, other factors may be considered to determine priority (for example, when you last had a break).

Organisation providing this information:

Borders Carers Centre

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