Carefree
@carefreespace
Award-winning charity using digital innovation to transform vacant accommodation into vital breaks for unpaid carers.
65% of carers feel overwhelmed because they haven’t had a break. At Carefree, we’re helping provide the rest they need. 💙 Read @CarersUK survey: caref.re/4ba8kX6 #CarersDeserveABreak

Carefree scaled its impact by 500% in 2 years — helping 7,000 unpaid carers annually! 💡 By embracing tech like @glideapps, we’ve simplified processes, made booking breaks easy, and scaled efficiently. 🚀 Read how we did it: caref.re/3PMDDxw #techforgood #unpaidcarers

✨ This #WorldSleepDay, we celebrate hotels giving unpaid carers the gift of rest! 💙 Caring 24/7 is exhausting—thanks to our partners, unpaid carers can finally recharge. 💤 #CarefreeBreakmaker

🚀Our 2024 Impact Report is live! 🚀 We’ve made huge strides in delivering support for #unpaidcarers, with almost 7,000 breaks delivered and 3M+ social media views through our inaugural media campaign. 👉 Read it here: caref.re/41GZlJQ #Carefree #ImpactReport2024

💡Can digital & human support coexist? At Carefree, we know they can & should! We are honoured to present our case study in an online session tomorrow hosted by @Healthia_ to explore AI-driven efficiency and human expertise in Customer Service.

🌟 2025 starts strong with 30,000 unpaid carers now registered with Carefree! 🌞 That’s 30,000 carers accessing short breaks via our easy-to-use platform. Huge thanks to our Community Partners, Carefree Breakmakers & all who champion unpaid carers. 💙 #unpaidcarers #Carefree

We’re delighted to partner with Vouchsafe! 🌟Now, unpaid carers without traditional ID can register with Carefree to access short breaks. With secure, accessible verification, this partnership removes barriers, making breaks possible for more carers. #Carefree #Vouchsafe

Reflecting on 2024 ✨ a year of inspiration and impact! Together, we achieved great milestones. Let's make 2025 even better! Thanks to all carers, partners, and supporters for being part of our journey 🌟

✨ Happy Holidays from Carefree! 🎄💛 We will be closed from December 24th to January 2nd as we take time to rest & recharge. We'll be back in 2025, ready to keep pursuing our mission to support unpaid carers. Wishing you peace, joy & warmth! 🫶 #HappyHolidays

We are honoured to be featured in Forbes, under their Sustainability section! Thank you for highlighting our mission and to our incredible Hospitality Partners for making this possible! Read the complete article: ow.ly/i9hx50UoRPA #Carefree #Innovation #Sustainability

📢 Today is #CarersRightsDay! This year’s theme, “Recognising Your Rights”, highlights vital protections for unpaid carers, like leave, flexible working & protection from discrimination. Learn more via @CarersUK : caref.re/4hS9I3L

🌟Record-breaking month! Carefree delivered 700 breaks to unpaid carers in Oct—our best yet! 💙Huge thanks to our dedicated team and amazing partners for making this possible. Every break renews resilience for carers who give so much. #hospitalitypartners #unpaidcarers #breaks

✨Huge thanks to everyone who joined our Change Happens Overnight launch event! 💙 We celebrated the impact of respite breaks for unpaid carers across the UK. Check out photos from the night to see how we’re making a difference together! #ChangeHappensOvernight #Carefree #CSR




“It’s really good to have respite – to not do anything & just take deep breaths.” 💙 Meet Kausar, who’s cared for her two brothers with disabilities for almost 30 years. With Carefree, she finally found time to pause. Watch her story in our #ChangeHappensOvernight series.
“Because your body is so used to being exhausted, you just can’t switch off.” 💔Meet Seirian, a single mum & carer for her son with Down syndrome. After 6 years without a break, Carefree helped her pause & recharge. 💙 See her story in our #ChangeHappensOvernight series.
“My life is not my life anymore. That’s the life of a carer.” 💔 Michael’s wife was diagnosed with MS, and his world changed. With Carefree, he found light through respite breaks.✨ Learn more about Michael’s story in our #ChangeHappensOvernight series. 🏨💙
🎥 The 2nd film in our #ChangeHappensOvernight series is here! Meet Casey, who became a carer for his mum & brother at just 7. Share his story highlighting the weight young carers carry & the impact of a much-needed break. 💙 #respitebreaks #unpaidcarers
Our #ChangeHappensOvernight campaign is launching! 🎬 Meet Alison, a carer to her son with paranoid schizophrenia. Raw and emotive, her story shows the vital impact respite breaks have on unpaid carers. 💙 Watch and share: #unpaidcarers #respitebreaks