RESPITE AND DAY CARE

Circumstances may arise in which an individual requires a period of professional care. This may be following a period of sickness or perhaps because of the absence of the usual family carer as a result of holidays.

In such situations, respite care in a residential establishment may provide the solution. Many care homes, particularly those in the independent sector are able to provide extremely flexible respite care packages. These can range from a two week visit, to day care or even an overnight stay.

For some, attendance of a day centre can be an integral part of the care package offering the carer with a degree of respite whilst also providing stimulation, company and a change of environment for the individual in need of care.

	Providers of respite care Details of respite care providers and how to contact them.
	Benefit entitlements Details of benefits which are likely to be payable if respite care is required.
	Paying for respite care An outline of how respite care might be paid for.
	Associated issues An introduction to other issues which should be considered.
	Respite Care Bulletin
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