Respite Care

Respite can take place in a variety of settings including your own home. It might be for a few hours a day at a day centre; or for a few days, a weekend or a couple of weeks in a residential home or with a family approved through our Adult Placement Service. A sitting service at home can also sometimes be arranged, depending on your circumstances.

See also Respite Support for Carers

How do I get help?

Contact your local Social Care office to discuss your circumstances. Social Care Services has a criteria for services it provides. You may be offered advice and information or, if required, arrange an assessment of your needs at home. You can arrange for a family member, carer or friend to be present when we visit to assess your needs. We will talk to you about what difficulties you have with every day tasks and how best we may be able to help you.

Cost Implications

We do have a charging policy for some services. How much you will pay will depend on what benefits, savings, or income you have. See Financial Assessments and Charges for Social Care for more information.