Sutton Mencap’s Breakaways - Respite for Carers
Breakaways is a lively, friendly group of adults who all live with their parents or other unpaid carers. The group aims to provide respite for carers while also giving the cared for person a fun and fulfilling time away. Breakaways enjoy trips to the cinema, London attractions, restaurants, picnics and more.
Breakaways Overnights are weekend long breaks (at Butlin’s, hotels, or the beautiful Old Pheasantry at Mogador), leaving on Friday evening and returning Sunday afternoon.
Please note: Breakaways and Breakaways Overnights are funded by LB Sutton’s Carer’s Grant. Because of this, only people who are cared for by unpaid carers and who live within the London Borough of Sutton. The groups are audited, so unfortunately, we can’t take people to whom this does not apply.
For more information on Breakaways, please contact:
Carole Knight
Breakaways Coordinator
020 8647 8600
carole@suttonmencap.org.uk
What people say
about us
“My child was safe, happy and excited about going - she was cared for and not just left to get on with it”
“My daughter is always looking forward to the next Breakaways, what she can wear, what she will be doing, she looks forward to meeting up with friends”
“I come because I love it a lot. I see all my friends”