Short breaks & holidays

Short breaks

We at Lifestyle Northeast understand that caring for someone with a disability can be challenging and demanding at times, and recognise that parents and carers need a break from their caring role.​

Taking a break from caring does not mean you do not care. A break can allow you to catch up with family or friends, have a rest or do all the things you cannot do while you are caring. Individuals also benefit from having a break from their parent / carer. This break can allow people to make new friends and experience new activities. A short break provides people with disabilities the opportunity to develop social skills and access local leisure facilities, defined and agreed by you.

Lifestyle Northeast has developed a new service model that offers more than the traditional respite service concept. We can offer people respite care in a purpose designed Caravan, where staff are available to help them get the most from the break from their usual environment. We work in close partnership with local services and aim to create an experience that is relaxing, and as good as a holiday, but without the tedious and sometimes difficulties of arranging a holiday.

Lifestyle Northeast packages of support are based on individuals expressed and identified preferences. We strive to provide staff with similar interests as the people they will be supporting, as well as having the required skills and knowledge to effectively support clients.

Short breaks that Lifestyle Northeast can support could included trips to: country cottages, outward bound centre’s, city breaks, theatre breaks, bus trips, and holidays in Spain, France, and Disney. Weekend breaks can included a variety of activities, such as art and cookery, as well as visits to: Blackpool, Cornwall, Scotland and rock and pop concerts. Any type of holiday you choose can be planned with staff support.