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Taking a break
Going away without the person you care for - home care servicesFor a few days
For a day
For a few hours
What is this section?
This section gives information about how to get a much needed break. In this section you will find information about how to have a break on your own for various lengths of time and also how to have a holiday with the person you care for. Please select the option that you would like to find out about from the list above.
Short Breaks for Carers
Carers can apply to the Short Term Break for Carers Fund if you have not had a break for over 12 months due to financial difficulties. The maximum that can be applied for is £300, or up to £500 if there are alternative care costs or if your cared for is going to accompany you on the break. For more information and an application form, phone Beryl at the Carers Support Service, Chichester, Regis & Rural, on 01243 537011.
Funding may be available for carers to take a break from their caring situation. From 2010-2012, NHS West Sussex has made available £15,000 to each of the three Carers Support Services in West Sussex to provide carers with short respite breaks. Priority will be given to carers who have not had a break in the last 12 months; applications will not be considered if the carer has already paid for a break. The maximum amount a carer can apply for in any 12 months is £300 or up to £500 if the cared for person is accompanying them. For more details contact your local West Sussex Carers Support Services
- Day care
- Holiday/day out
- Homecare
- Short break
- Sitting Service
You can get more information from:
Short break services in West Sussex Check the ICIS carers Local Search for these servicesNational information on respite/day care/holidays and other aspects of taking a break from Carers UK
www.guildcare.org - charity operating in and around the Worthing area, offering a range of care and support services, including care homes, respite care, day care, carers support, home care and a Healthy Living Centre
Crossroads Care - provision of Carers Support Workers to enable a carer to have a regular break - Crossroads services provide trained carers support workers to come into your home and take over the responsibility for the person with care needs, to enable you to have a break. Crossroads also provide additional respite care through social day care clubs and groups for the person with care needs to attend.
Tele Cottage
Horsemere Green Lane
Climping
West Sussex
BN17 5QZ
Tel: 01903 790270
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.crossroadscarewestsussex.org