Later Living Platform Lottie has pledged 1,000 free night stays exclusively for carers across the UK in 2023, as supported by The Care Workers Charity, and endorsed by Strictly Come Dancing Judge Anton Du Beke.
Lottie has teamed up with Unplugged, who run a variety of digital detox cabins in the UK countryside, to offer over 30 three-night stays for carers (and a plus one) in need of a break.
Anton Du Beke’s has first-hand experience of the work of carers as his mother worked as a carer and knows how important a role it is. He said: “The majority of adults will care for a family member or friend at some point in their lives, and naturally the impact on a whole range of things is underestimated.
“This initiative is a way of giving much needed respite to carers both paid and unpaid on the frontline”.
Will Donnelly co-founder Lottie said: “We are thankful to Anton for his help in raising awareness of this valuable role that carers play up and down the country day in and day out.
“Despite being a fundamental part of the UK’s healthcare system – especially over the last few years – the UK’s social care workforce are often overworked and underappreciated. Many carers, especially unpaid carers, (someone who cares for a friend or family member due to illness, a disability, or a mental health issue) feel invisible and unrecognised for all that they do.”
“We are incredibly honoured to have Anton’s support to launch our 1000-night pledge. Nights On Lottie is a huge opportunity to raise awareness of our on-going mission to champion the incredible efforts of carers across the UK - and it was inspired by the fantastic work of Nights On Us, who gifted NHS workers free hotel stays during the pandemic.”
Nights On Lottie’s first giveaway with Unplugged will run until midnight on 9 January 2023. Open to anyone who works as a care worker or carer, both paid and unpaid, all you need to do is nominate yourself, a friend, family member, or colleague, via the online submission form here.
