Carefree
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Take a break from caring ✨
We're a charity transforming vacant hotel rooms into vital breaks for full-time unpaid carers.
Collectively, we have the power to shape the future of social care.
Find out more: https://carefreespace.org/
We're a charity transforming vacant hotel rooms into vital breaks for full-time unpaid carers.
Collectively, we have the power to shape the future of social care.
Find out more: https://carefreespace.org/
Testimonial Tuesday time again! This week, we're sharing the uplifting words of Patsy, an unpaid carer who enjoyed a much-needed respite break at Chesford Grange
December 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Testimonial Tuesday time again! This week, we're sharing the uplifting words of Patsy, an unpaid carer who enjoyed a much-needed respite break at Chesford Grange
Today is Carers Rights Day! There's an invisible backbone helping to hold society together: unpaid carers, people who are providing over 80% of home care in the UK while often putting their own health and wellbeing on hold.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Today is Carers Rights Day! There's an invisible backbone helping to hold society together: unpaid carers, people who are providing over 80% of home care in the UK while often putting their own health and wellbeing on hold.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
"I haven't had a holiday in over 21 years and his break meant the world to me. I can't even explain how wonderful it made me feel. The hotel and staff were very nice and the food wasn't just lovely, I didn't have to clean up or wash the dishes. How wonderful to not feel guilty about such things!"
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
"I haven't had a holiday in over 21 years and his break meant the world to me. I can't even explain how wonderful it made me feel. The hotel and staff were very nice and the food wasn't just lovely, I didn't have to clean up or wash the dishes. How wonderful to not feel guilty about such things!"
🌟 Testimonial Tuesday is here! We're delighted to feature Clair, an unpaid carer who found a truly relaxing escape during her stay at the beautiful Norton Park Hotel. Hearing how much our breaks help carers recharge is what it's all about. Stay tuned, we have many more stories coming soon!
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🌟 Testimonial Tuesday is here! We're delighted to feature Clair, an unpaid carer who found a truly relaxing escape during her stay at the beautiful Norton Park Hotel. Hearing how much our breaks help carers recharge is what it's all about. Stay tuned, we have many more stories coming soon!
We're raising a glass to one of our incredible Carefree Breakmakers, Greene King! Since 2023, they've donated over 400 hotel breaks, creating vital opportunities for unpaid carers to take a well-earned rest. That's over 400 moments of peace, relaxation, and rejuvenation made possible!
October 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
We're raising a glass to one of our incredible Carefree Breakmakers, Greene King! Since 2023, they've donated over 400 hotel breaks, creating vital opportunities for unpaid carers to take a well-earned rest. That's over 400 moments of peace, relaxation, and rejuvenation made possible!
✨ It's Testimonial Tuesday time! Today, we're hearing from Wendy, a carer who had a relaxing time at the St. Giles Hotel. We always love to hear about the experiences of the carers who take their well-earned breaks and we have PLENTY more to share in the coming weeks! Keep your eyes peeled 👀
October 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
✨ It's Testimonial Tuesday time! Today, we're hearing from Wendy, a carer who had a relaxing time at the St. Giles Hotel. We always love to hear about the experiences of the carers who take their well-earned breaks and we have PLENTY more to share in the coming weeks! Keep your eyes peeled 👀
Caring for a loved one is invaluable work, but has many emotional and physical demands, often leading to burnout.
In this blog, we’ll go over its common symptoms, ways to alleviate them and how they could be folded into an existing care plan.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
In this blog, we’ll go over its common symptoms, ways to alleviate them and how they could be folded into an existing care plan.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
October 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Caring for a loved one is invaluable work, but has many emotional and physical demands, often leading to burnout.
In this blog, we’ll go over its common symptoms, ways to alleviate them and how they could be folded into an existing care plan.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
In this blog, we’ll go over its common symptoms, ways to alleviate them and how they could be folded into an existing care plan.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
It's Testimonial Tuesday time again! Meet Stephanie. As an unpaid carer, finding time for herself is a constant challenge. This week, we're sharing her experience of getting a break at The Elvetham (Axiom Hotels).
#Unpaidcarers #ChangeHappensOvernight #Caring #Carefree
#Unpaidcarers #ChangeHappensOvernight #Caring #Carefree
September 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It's Testimonial Tuesday time again! Meet Stephanie. As an unpaid carer, finding time for herself is a constant challenge. This week, we're sharing her experience of getting a break at The Elvetham (Axiom Hotels).
#Unpaidcarers #ChangeHappensOvernight #Caring #Carefree
#Unpaidcarers #ChangeHappensOvernight #Caring #Carefree
We're back again with another ✨Testimonial Tuesday!✨ Today we're hearing from Ellen, a carer who stayed at the Queens Hotel (part of Axiom Hospitality)
September 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We're back again with another ✨Testimonial Tuesday!✨ Today we're hearing from Ellen, a carer who stayed at the Queens Hotel (part of Axiom Hospitality)
📣 Meet the time Spotlight
Today, it's time for our Growth Marketing Manager: Cooper!
Today, it's time for our Growth Marketing Manager: Cooper!
September 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📣 Meet the time Spotlight
Today, it's time for our Growth Marketing Manager: Cooper!
Today, it's time for our Growth Marketing Manager: Cooper!
It's 🌟 Testimonial Tuesday 🌟 time!
Today, we're hearing from Denna, a carer who recently stayed at the Talbot Ripley Hotel (part of Bespoke Hotels)
Today, we're hearing from Denna, a carer who recently stayed at the Talbot Ripley Hotel (part of Bespoke Hotels)
September 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
It's 🌟 Testimonial Tuesday 🌟 time!
Today, we're hearing from Denna, a carer who recently stayed at the Talbot Ripley Hotel (part of Bespoke Hotels)
Today, we're hearing from Denna, a carer who recently stayed at the Talbot Ripley Hotel (part of Bespoke Hotels)
Caring for a loved one is a huge responsibility, and many people don't realise they might be eligible for financial support. 💙
Make sure to read our full guide on the Carer's Allowance below!
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
Make sure to read our full guide on the Carer's Allowance below!
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
September 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Caring for a loved one is a huge responsibility, and many people don't realise they might be eligible for financial support. 💙
Make sure to read our full guide on the Carer's Allowance below!
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
Make sure to read our full guide on the Carer's Allowance below!
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
🎂 It’s Carefree’s 8th Birthday! 🎈 15,000 breaks and 39,000 verified carers later, we could not be prouder to see how far we have come. Catch up with some of our favourite achievements this year in our blogs below! It’s time to celebrate ✨🎉
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carefreespace.org/the-notebook
September 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🎂 It’s Carefree’s 8th Birthday! 🎈 15,000 breaks and 39,000 verified carers later, we could not be prouder to see how far we have come. Catch up with some of our favourite achievements this year in our blogs below! It’s time to celebrate ✨🎉
carefreespace.org/the-notebook
carefreespace.org/the-notebook
🎉 We have officially been partnered with Atlas Hotels for a year! Thanks to their donated rooms, we have been able to provide 473 carer breaks together.
August 18, 2025 at 9:41 AM
🎉 We have officially been partnered with Atlas Hotels for a year! Thanks to their donated rooms, we have been able to provide 473 carer breaks together.
Why partnering with Carefree is a "no-brainer" for hotels 🏨
Andrew Elliott, the Director of ESG at St Giles Hotel, saw a natural synergy between the hotel's mission of providing relaxation and the critical need for carers to get a break. It's a win-win!
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
Andrew Elliott, the Director of ESG at St Giles Hotel, saw a natural synergy between the hotel's mission of providing relaxation and the critical need for carers to get a break. It's a win-win!
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
August 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Why partnering with Carefree is a "no-brainer" for hotels 🏨
Andrew Elliott, the Director of ESG at St Giles Hotel, saw a natural synergy between the hotel's mission of providing relaxation and the critical need for carers to get a break. It's a win-win!
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
Andrew Elliott, the Director of ESG at St Giles Hotel, saw a natural synergy between the hotel's mission of providing relaxation and the critical need for carers to get a break. It's a win-win!
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
Have you booked a carer’s assessment? In this blog, we'll explore what it is and, most importantly, why it's a vital step for your own well-being and ability to continue providing care.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
August 15, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Have you booked a carer’s assessment? In this blog, we'll explore what it is and, most importantly, why it's a vital step for your own well-being and ability to continue providing care.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
🎉 It’s time to celebrate! Thanks to a lot of hard work and support, we've just provided our 15,000th hotel break!
Imagine that: 15,000 hotel rooms provided, 15,000 breakfasts enjoyed, and over 15,000 nights of truly restful sleep for carers.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
Imagine that: 15,000 hotel rooms provided, 15,000 breakfasts enjoyed, and over 15,000 nights of truly restful sleep for carers.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
August 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🎉 It’s time to celebrate! Thanks to a lot of hard work and support, we've just provided our 15,000th hotel break!
Imagine that: 15,000 hotel rooms provided, 15,000 breakfasts enjoyed, and over 15,000 nights of truly restful sleep for carers.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
Imagine that: 15,000 hotel rooms provided, 15,000 breakfasts enjoyed, and over 15,000 nights of truly restful sleep for carers.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
It’s time for the final story from our A Carefree Break for an Invisible Army exhibition. Today, we’re highlighting Sarah.
Sarah navigates the complex and emotionally draining reality of caring for both her 89-year-old mother and her 91-year-old father.
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Sarah navigates the complex and emotionally draining reality of caring for both her 89-year-old mother and her 91-year-old father.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
August 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
It’s time for the final story from our A Carefree Break for an Invisible Army exhibition. Today, we’re highlighting Sarah.
Sarah navigates the complex and emotionally draining reality of caring for both her 89-year-old mother and her 91-year-old father.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
Sarah navigates the complex and emotionally draining reality of caring for both her 89-year-old mother and her 91-year-old father.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
It’s time for the fifth instalment of our photography exhibition- this time, we’re hearing all about Nia and her experiences caring for her son Jayden who was born with a brain injury. #UnpaidCarers #CarefreeSpace
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July 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It’s time for the fifth instalment of our photography exhibition- this time, we’re hearing all about Nia and her experiences caring for her son Jayden who was born with a brain injury. #UnpaidCarers #CarefreeSpace
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carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
Another piece of our exhibition is here! Today, it’s all about Mitelia. The pics capture the joys and responsibilities of her life with her partner Jay: managing nutrition and emotional support, while also advocating for carers to have access to support.
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carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
July 18, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Another piece of our exhibition is here! Today, it’s all about Mitelia. The pics capture the joys and responsibilities of her life with her partner Jay: managing nutrition and emotional support, while also advocating for carers to have access to support.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
Recently, our CTO, Joey Ceunen, attended the West Midlands Funding Network conference and gave two talks on how Carefree has been using no-code AI to achieve technical results comparable to teams 10 times our size!
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carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
July 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Recently, our CTO, Joey Ceunen, attended the West Midlands Funding Network conference and gave two talks on how Carefree has been using no-code AI to achieve technical results comparable to teams 10 times our size!
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
✨We’re back with another story from our exhibition (Partnered with Invisible Army). The third of six, this time we’re talking about Shurron, Kel and their experiences.
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carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
July 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
✨We’re back with another story from our exhibition (Partnered with Invisible Army). The third of six, this time we’re talking about Shurron, Kel and their experiences.
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
Hotels with Heart is funding mental health sessions for our team through The Self Space! This recognises the emotional demands of supporting thousands of unpaid carers across the UK. Just as our hotel partners transform rooms into breaks for carers, these sessions transform stress into resilience.
July 9, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Hotels with Heart is funding mental health sessions for our team through The Self Space! This recognises the emotional demands of supporting thousands of unpaid carers across the UK. Just as our hotel partners transform rooms into breaks for carers, these sessions transform stress into resilience.
We’re back with another story from our exhibition. Today, we’re talking about Ally and his caring experiences. His story is a reminder that "fairness is not about giving everyone the same things but about giving everyone what they need to thrive."
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
July 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
We’re back with another story from our exhibition. Today, we’re talking about Ally and his caring experiences. His story is a reminder that "fairness is not about giving everyone the same things but about giving everyone what they need to thrive."
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
carefreespace.org/the-notebook...
We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Hotels with Heart and Self Space. This collab shows what's possible when organisations commit to supporting the caring community.
Hotels with Heart is funding therapy sessions for our team while bringing our voice to their panel on 16/7/25
Hotels with Heart is funding therapy sessions for our team while bringing our voice to their panel on 16/7/25
July 1, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Hotels with Heart and Self Space. This collab shows what's possible when organisations commit to supporting the caring community.
Hotels with Heart is funding therapy sessions for our team while bringing our voice to their panel on 16/7/25
Hotels with Heart is funding therapy sessions for our team while bringing our voice to their panel on 16/7/25