Caring for someone with a disability can be demanding and requires a lot of time and energy. Respite care provides temporary relief for caregivers, allowing them to take a break and recharge whilst the service user is cared for by Swifts and Swallows. This can be essential for preventing caregiver burnout and ensuring that caregivers can continue to provide care in the long term. Swifts and Swallows is an ambitious project to build respite accommodation in the Forest of Dean.

The closest respite care is in Worcester.