You can check out our directory of local holiday companies and venues to start with.
But taking a break doesn’t have to mean going away – it can also be regular social events, a meal out, or a hobby. To help you take the process step by step, you can use our planning document (Word doc).
You can also get in touch with us to speak to a carer support practitioner about how to plan your break.
Funding your break
Contact us on (Edinburgh) or (Midlothian) or 0131 622 6666 (option 2 for Midlothian).
We have funds managed by VOCAL Edinburgh or Midlothian, as well as a list of grants providers you can apply to directly. For the full list, please visit the funding page on our Wee Breaks website.
VOCAL holiday homes
We have a cottage called Hawthorn Brae in Blair Atholl, and two holiday homes in Seton Sands holiday village.
In our Edinburgh Carers Survey 2023, we found that 60% of carers requested support to take a break – making it the most in-demand type of support. VOCAL’s holiday homes aim to meet carers’ need for suitable and affordable accommodation.
For more information on our holiday homes, please visit our Wee Breaks website or contact .
