Vitalise is a national charity providing short breaks (respite care) and other services for disabled people, visually impaired people, and carers.

We offer inspirational opportunities for volunteers through one of the largest, most diverse volunteer programmes in the UK.
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Volunteers needed to make dreams come true

Vitalise is appealing for volunteers to join in some very special holidays this August.

We've teamed up with the charity Liberty Child to organise free breaks for under 18s with disabilities.
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Our Centres

Map of the UK showing the five Vitalise Centres

We have five accessible Centres across the country so you can choose where to take your short break.
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Compare Vitalise Centres at a glance

Summer breaks

Ready for a summer break? We still have some weeks available at all Vitalise Centres – and what's more, we're offering free travel on selected weeks.
Find out more about summer breaks availability

Free break for carer

Vitalise Churchtown in Cornwall is offering a free holiday to a local carer this September.
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Win £10,000

Sponsor a duck for Vitalise in the Great British Duck Race this August and you'll be in with a chance of winning £10,000
Find out more about the Great British Duck Race

News & Events

Group Tandem Parachute Jump, Perranporth

06.07.08
Join in this thrilling event to mark the anniversary of Vitalise Churchtown.
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Retirement Show, London

18.07.08
Find out all about our range of inspirational opportunities for volunteers.
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Beyond Boundaries Exhibition, Kent

25.07.08
Come and chat to the Vitalise team about our services for disabled people and carers
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