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Care at our Centres

We provide fully accessible respite breaks for disabled adults and carers. No one else in the UK offers the same combination of a fully-accessible holiday experience with expert care support.

Respite care has so many benefits, including relieved stress and renewed relationships. It allows guests to return home refreshed and provides carers with vital breaks.

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Holidays with care for disabled people and carers

Our team of Registered Nurses, Holiday Care Assistants and Volunteers can offer support for almost every type of condition or impairment. These include but are not limited to cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, spina bifida, brain damage, arthritis, and mobility issues.  Both of our accessible locations have been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission and we are proud to be recognised with 4-Stars by Visit England at both centres.

Facilities included in our accessible breaks

  • Accessible excursions and activities
  • Specialised equipment for disabled people 
  • Full-board dining service
  • Wheelchair friendly accommodation 
  • Buzzer systems throughout facilities
  • Expert care support

Care support tailored to your needs

With over 60 years of experience we can cater for almost every type of disability. We offer 24-hour care with nursing provision as needed — so you can simply relax and enjoy a worry free break.

We understand that everybody’s care needs are different, so when you make a booking, we ask a series of questions to get an overview of your medical conditions and find out which Care Support Package suits you best. Before your break, our nurses will phone to go through pre-assessment questions to identify your exact needs and address any concerns.

Our care support packages

Care Support Package 1  

Prompts from our care team, including washing and dressing, taking medication and other day-to-day activities. £37 a day

Care Support Package 2 

Package 1, plus personal care support such as washing, dressing and assistance with medication. £90 a day

Care Support Package 3

Includes Package 1 & 2, plus:

  • Support with a hoist
  • Moving assistance
  • 1:1 assistance with eating and drinking
  • Wound care
  • PEG management
  • Stoma management
  • Catheter
  • Other clinical procedures

£176 a day

Additional care support

Each year we have guests who have complex needs requiring 1:1 care, for which an additional £20/hour is charged.

Not sure which level applies to you?

Please feel free to get in touch and we will be more than happy to help with any questions you may have.

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Respite holidays for carers

Respite holidays for carers give both disabled people and those that care for them a chance to switch off. To support carers, we take over the caring responsibility so carers can spend quality time with their disabled loved one. They can also choose to holiday elsewhere, knowing their loved one is enjoying their break too.

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Care services at the Revitalise centres:

  • Full Registered Nurse (RN) assessment of Activities of Daily Living on arrival, formulation of care plans, continuous evaluation and review by RN
  • Assistance with moving and handling (weight permitting within the limits of our equipment and maintaining staff and guest safety)
  • Administration of medication – tablets / injections / ointments / inhalers / nebulisers
  • Assistance with washing and dressing
  • Assistance with packing and unpacking
  • Assistance with meals including via PEG
  • Catering for special diets (if previously informed)
  • Management of medical appliances – PEG / Catheters / Stoma / Tracheostomy (all centres), also ventilators (Netley only)
  • Bowel care – suppositories / enemas
  • Continence care – bladder washouts / catheters / pads
  • Wound dressings (if all equipment is provided)
  • Provision of a GP consultation if necessary – for acute episodes only
  • Provision of Oxygen – on completion of HOOF (Home Oxygen Order Form) prior to arrival
    — Provision of airflow mattresses (if previously informed, charges may apply)
  • If you use a hoist to transfer, you need to be aware that we can only use our slings as these are inspected every 6 months and certified by LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations). If you have a specialist sling you wish to use, you will need to bring an up-to-date LOLER certificate with you. We cannot guarantee scheduled daily routines for guests that are accustomed to this level of assistance at home. However, we will try our best to ensure your needs are met as much as possible. Whilst out on trips it is not always possible to provide hoisting assistance when visiting the toilet. A number of our guests choose to use pads. Each guest participating on trips is assessed in advance.
  • If you choose to self-medicate you will be allocated a bedroom and key. A risk assessment will be conducted upon arrival to ensure your safety and that of other guests.
  • If you use personalised equipment at home such as a wheelchair or Zimmer frame, we would kindly request that you bring this along.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

CQC is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. Netley Waterside House, Jubilee Lodge and Sandpipers are all registered with CQC. For more information, please visit the CQC website:

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Respite Holidays

Our accessible holidays in the UK provide disabled people and carers with vital breaks. They’re fully accessible, offering everything you’d expect from a holiday backed with the reassurance of care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about booking your break or staying at one of our centres? Discover answers to common questions from other guests on our FAQ page.

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Cost & Funding Options

As a national charity, we fundraise to subsidise all our prices. Visit our information page to learn more about funding your respite holiday.

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