Therapies for Carers
Claridge House, Surrey
Claridge House is a Quaker centre for healing, rest and renewal, associated with the Friends Fellowship of Healing. It is situated in the small Surrey village of Dormansland, and stands in about two acres of beautiful gardens with many fine trees. The house is over 150 years old and was bought by the Fellowship in 1953, but is now run as a separate charity. There are two wheelchair accessible rooms in the annexe that share an ensuite accessible WC, and shower room.
TFA received the following details from one of our supporters in June 2008: 'All adults are welcome. They have some aids and adaptations but will help if you take your own equipment. Your carer gets 30% off. You can get a bursary if you have no money. They offer a listening ear and healing sessions. There are courses. There is usually a good mix off people with different disabilities and other adults and the groups are always comfortable and fun. There are lovely grounds. All medically prescribed diets are catered for and all food is vegetarian. They are in the last three for the accessibility award at the Cateys this year'. http://www.claridgehouse.quaker.eu.org/
Tel: 0845 345 7281 or 01342 832150 Email: Use contact form on website
Cosmic Rainbows Healing Centre, East Sussex
The Cosmic Rainbows Healing Centre is based in East Sussex. They have recently opened up residential accommodation and offer mid week retreats especially for carers.
www.cosmicrainbows.co.uk
Tel: 01424 441284 Email: colour@cosmicrainbows.co.uk
Kiloran Trust
A large welcoming house in west London in which full time carers at home can come for a holiday / supportive break - Kiloran is here specifically for full time carers looking after a relative or friend at home - a husband, wife, child, parent, sibling - who requires full time commitment to their care.
Typical of our carers might be a husband whose wife has Alzheimer's Dementia; a daughter whose elderly mother is a victim of a stroke; parents of a child with both physical and learning disabilities. We welcome carers who are looking after a wide variety of illnesses and conditions.
Telephone: 0207 602 7404 http://www.kilorantrust.org.uk/
Tel: 0207 602 7404 Email: info@kilorantrust.org.uk
(Last Updated: 19-09-2008)