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Real Life Options has developed a new service model that offers more than the traditional respite service concept. We offer people up to two weeks in a purpose designed residential home, where staff are available to help them get the most from the break from their usual environment. We work in close partnership with local service commissioners and aim to create an experience that is relaxing, and as good as a holiday, but without the tedious and sometimes difficult long distance travel.

Since 2000, Real Life Options has also been providing home based respite services for people with learning disabilities, their carers and their families. This type of service is based on a team of domiciliary care workers, who are able to provide flexible support for people living in their own home or with parents.

Real Life Options' packages of support are based on clients expressed and identified preferences. We strive to provide staff with similar interests as the people they will be supporting, as well as having the required skills and knowledge to effectively support clients. We also provide a comprehensive emergency on-call and support service, using experienced Real Life Options managers.

Short breaks that Real Life Options has supported have included trips to: country cottages, Outward Bound centres, city breaks, theatre breaks, bus trips, and holidays in Spain, America, France, and Disney. Weekend breaks have included a variety of activities, such as art and cookery, as well as visits to: Blackpool, Cornwall, Scotland and rock and pop concerts. Any type of holiday you choose can be planned with staff support.