Getting a break from caring
It's important that you have regular breaks from caring and time to yourself. There are many organisations that offer respite services that will allow you to have time to yourself, even if it's just for an hour or so.
You can also ask Hampshire County Council Adult Services staff for advice and information about local respite services and whether they can arrange help for you.
Arrange a break from caring
Good neighbour schemes, take a break schemes and holiday options
Search for some respite care
Find local care homes that might be able to offer informal day care
Emergency respite and planning service
Discuss, develop and implement your emergency plan
Join the Shared Lives scheme
For short breaks with individually "matched" approved shared lives carers
What am I entitled to?
The local authority is here to help everyone understand their needs and, if required, provide an assessment. To understand what help you are entitled to in more detail, please see what help am I entitled to.
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This page was last updated on 29 July 2011. © Copyright Hampshire County Council 2012.