Taking a break - respite care and other breaks for carers

 
We fund up to 12 hours of support to give you a break. This service is short term support of 2-3 hour breaks, delivered in your home or local community.

If you're an unpaid carer of an adult who usually lives in:

• North Herts or Stevenage - visit Crossroads Caring for Life to apply or find out more.
• All other areas of Hertfordshire - visit Care By Us to apply or find out more.
   

 
If you need longer term breaks from caring, ask us for a free carer's assessment

If we identify a need, we might be able to offer you:

• ongoing carers breaks arranged by us
• direct payments to arrange your own breaks.

These services are free for carers and don't require a financial assessment.
 

 
Day services are for older people or adults with physical or learning disabilities, mental health problems or dementia.

You could have a break while the person you care for attends a day service for regular activities and to spend time with other people.

To find out who can get help from us and whether you'll have to pay towards the cost, request an assessment for the person you care for.
 

 
Short term (respite) residential care is provided in a care home for older and disabled people who require 24-hour support. Nursing care is available in some residential care homes.

1. Request an assessment for the person you care for.

Find out who can get help from us and whether you'll have to pay towards the cost.

2. Arrange and pay for it yourself.

Care Choices lists contact details and CQC ratings for residential homes and help at home services, including temporary respite care.