Care Breaks for Veterans and Their Families

Care breaks are available to support individuals and couples facing challenges or pressures who could benefit from a getaway. These breaks are particularly helpful for those who have recently experienced a loss or families who have been separated for a period. The program offers subsidized care breaks at various locations tailored to meet the specific care and well-being needs of applicants. These locations include Calvert Trust in Northumberland, Kielder with its beautiful natural surroundings, and Leuchie House in North Berwick, which focuses on providing respite breaks for individuals and families dealing with long-term physical conditions. Additionally, there are fully accessible holiday centers in Chigwell and Southport known as Revitalise breaks. Jubilee Lodge, located near Epping Forest, offers a blend of rural and urban attractions, while Sandpipers in Southport provides a picturesque waterside setting.

For more than 100 years, the RAF Benevolent Fund has been supporting members of our RAF Family through thick and thin, providing practical, emotional, and financial support whenever they need us. There are many ways the RAF Benevolent Fund can support you and your family. We always aim to provide a tailor-made approach to each individual situation ensuring you get the best support when you need it. In 2022 we supported over 40,700 veterans, serving personnel and their families. 13,800 were supported with their emotional wellbeing and more than 6,900 were supported financially.