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Q: How do I get a break from caring?

A: If you need help from Social Services to get a break, the first thing to do is to contact your local Help Desk, and ask for a Carers Assessment .
A break provided by Social Services usually takes the form of a short period of residential care for the person you care for.
Apart from Social Services, there are some other organisations that provide breaks, from two-week holidays to mornings or afternoons off.

You can get more information from:

West Sussex Carers Support Services (formerly West Sussex Carers Network)

Contact details for West Sussex Adults' and Children and Young People's Services (health and social care)

Tell me about Taking a Break

Short break services in West Sussex Check the ICIS carers Local Search for these services