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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Need somewhere to live in London?

If you need affordable accommodation in London, and are willing to offer a helping hand to a disabled or older person in return, our innovative Vitalise Homeshare service could be right up your street.

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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

Mountain challenge

Ben Nevis, one of the three highest peaks in the UK

Will you accept the challenge of scaling the three highest peaks in the UK in just 24 hours?.
Find out about more about the three peaks challenge

Let's Vitalise issue 11

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News & Events

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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Summer Fair and Activity Day, Bodmin

03.08.08
Our annual Vitalise Churchtown summer fair organised by the Friends of Churchtown
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Dragon Boat Race, Devon

31.08.08
A fun-filled day for all the family as our teams battle it out on the water to raise money for Vitalise Churchtown
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