The Carer Van

The BAAGS Carer Van is an 8-berth caravan, situated at Berwick Holiday Park which is available for short breaks, respite and holidays.

By definition, people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder require constant attention and in many cases close scrutiny. Providing this level of attention is extremely demanding on the individual as well as the family and friends.

Many of the regular things the rest of us find commonplace are not available to these families; things like day trips and holidays are extremely difficult if not impossible. Some respite from the constant pressure of providing day to day care to the sufferer is often impossible to find.

BAAGS has purchased a caravan on a regular holiday site, Berwick Holiday Park, which is within easy travelling of Scottish Borders, for the use of individuals, and the families of those, with an Autism Spectrum Disorder to use as short holidays and respite.

The aim of this project is to:

• reduce the stress on the family members involved in the care and support of an autistic person

• allow the autistic person the opportunity to holiday in an environment that is nondisabled specific

• encourage families who have an autistic member to holiday as a family unit, without the fear of isolation or stigma

• allow autistic people and their families to holiday alongside other families

• allow families to enjoy a family holiday at an affordable cost, regardless of time of year they holiday.

More information

To find out more, including how to make a booking, please contact BAAGS as follows: 

Tel: 01896 668961
http://www.baags.co.uk/ 

 View video of the Carer Van

Also see link for further info at the foot of this page.

Funding from the project was received from: 

• Scottish Borders Council
• Awards for All
• Gannochy Trust
• Robertson Trust
• Scottish Community Foundation