Respite for Carers

Respite (Nottingham City) TuVida

Do you care for somebody over the age of 18 who lives in Nottingham City? If so you may be eligible free respite care across a 12 month period.

What they provide:
They will speak to both the person being cared for and the person who has providing care – and invite you to talk about yourselves and your situation.

They can provide respite to support unpaid carers who are caring for an adult with a range of health conditions and needs including (but not limited to) those who:

• Are elderly or frail
• Have a mental health condition
• Have an issue with drugs and/or alcohol
• Have a learning and/or physical disability
• Have a life-limiting condition or are at any stage of a terminal illness

They can support cared-for persons from different ethnic backgrounds, cultures, and religions with culturally appropriate care.

If your cared-for person does not speak English they will try their best to match them with a respite carer who speaks their language.

How to apply?
• Call the Carers Hub on 0808 802 1777
• The Carers Hub will complete an assessment of needs with you and complete the referral form and send it to TuVida.

How will I know if my referral has been successful?
TuVida will contact you directly to confirm.
• The arrangements and dates you have stipulated during the assessment of needs.
• How many hours you have been successfully allocated.
• When the respite will start

What if I haven’t heard anything?
You can contact TuVida on 0115 9628 920 or The Carers Hub on 0808 802 1777

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Nottinghamshire Short Breaks

Nottinghamshire County Council provides a Short Breaks service for:

• Children and young people with a disability to participate in positive activities which promote independence.
• Parents/carers to allow them to receive a break from caring.

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Carefree Breaks for Carers

Short hotel breaks for unpaid carers, time and space to look after your own wellbeing

Carefree is a multi-award-winning digital charity with a mission to offer every full-time unpaid carer in the UK the chance of an annual short break

As of 2026, carers can now get two free breaks a year, provided by Carefree. Carers can book one free break between 1st of January and 30th of June and then a second break from 1st July to 31st December. 

What you need to know: Breaks consist of 1-2 night hotel stays, plus breakfast. There is an admin fee of £33, and you are responsible for transport, food, insurance, etc. You must have interim care in place for the person you look after. You can take a friend, but not the person you care for. To be eligible, you must be 18+ and a full-time unpaid carer (30+ hours per week)

How to register: For more information or to request a referral to CareFree Breaks, contact us at the Carers Hub Service.

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