Respite care

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Respite care is a short break away from your carer, which provides a rest for yourself and your carer. If you are being cared for in your home because of illness, disability or frailty, your Social Services Department may be able to offer respite care services to support your carer to continue their caring role.

Respite care can take place in a variety of settings. It might be for a few hours a day at a day centre; or for a few days, or a couple of weeks in a residential home or nursing home or living with an approved support family in some areas. A sitting service at home can also sometimes be arranged.

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