Listen to siteCarers and people they are caring for may be entitled to respite care in the form of a temporary place in residential accommodation or provision of an alternative qualified carer to give both the carer and their families a break.
Respite care might be in the form of:
- a temporary place in residential accommodation;
- an alternative qualified carer.
In certain circumstances we also offer respite advice and support for a family to take a break together.
A break is essential to maintain a caring role, particularly when a care relationship is:
- not professional
- not based on shifts
- not normal working hours, but
- continuous for 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Day respite can be provided to offer short breaks. Day respite can be provided in the home or at local residential or nursing homes.
On occasions Adult Social Care may help informal carers and the person they care for take a break together.
A period of respite might be planned to help:
- carers develop new skills;
- us understand someone's needs over a 24 hour period.
Residential respite and phased care can be provided in a residential setting to allow carers to have a break. We have an arrangement with private care homes to provide this service.
Last Updated: 27 August 2009
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