Why our work is so vital

The need: Why Revitalise’s unique offer is so important:

• Around one third of the UK’s fourteen million disabled people have complex disabilities, putting mainstream holidays outside their reach

• 57% of disabled people indicate problems with access prevent them from taking a break

• More than two million people live with conditions for which Revitalise can cater and provide a break

Our hotels are frequently oversubscribed

When disabled people are able to access a break they often face pity, fear or even disgust from other holiday makers1

The challenge we are responding to:

• The ONS Standard Life Satisfaction score for people who had taken the holiday they wanted this year was 6.0 compared to 3.9 for those who had not taken a holiday in the past three years2

• 72% of carers had no break at all during the pandemic and almost three quarters reported feeling exhausted3

• 68% of carers can’t go on holiday because of caring responsibilities4

• Levels of wellbeing amongst disabled people are significantly lower than the wider population. This includes lower levels of life satisfaction and much higher levels of anxiety5

• The majority of disabled people (54.6%) meet with someone who lives outside their home less than twice a week

Revitalise’s impact:

• More than 100,000 disabled people have taken a holiday with Revitalise since 1963

• 97% of our guests report improved wellbeing after a stay at one of our hotels

• 96% of our guests indicate they would recommend Revitalise to a friend

• Revitalise offer full hospitality with 24-hour care. For many disabled people with complex needs, we are the only provider of a proper holiday available to them

Guest story: Anne and Louise

1 Mencap commissioned research from Ipsos Mori on public attitudes to disability. Respondents with disabilities and their families reported that they commonly face ‘pity, fear and disgust.’

2 A YouGov Audience National survey in 2022

3 Carers UK survey 2021

4 Carers UK survey 2022

5 ONS: Outcomes for disabled people in the UK: 2020

My daughter Louise suffered brain damage at birth that resulted in cerebral palsy. Today, I’m Louise’s sole support and that means I need to be there to support Louise with her everyday routine.

In 2021 I contracted Covid and was unwell for around four months. It was a hugely challenging time, trying to care for Louise and there were times when I felt I’d reached breaking point.

One of the things that helped us both get through this period was looking forward to Louise’s next visit to Sandpipers.

Louise enjoys the evening entertainment, meeting likeminded people and sessions in the hydrotherapy pool. For me, knowing Louise will have all her personal care needs met as well as having a good time means I can also get an invaluable break.