Respite, support and breaks
Emergency Home Respite Service
A service that enables carers to sign up for a scheme to ensure that care can be put in place within two hours of notification of an emergency. See Emergency Home Respite Service
Homeshare Day Care Scheme
The scheme provides carers with a break from their caring role by looking after the cared-for person in a volunteer’s home, in small groups or as individuals. See Homeshare Day Care Scheme
Respite care for adults
Day respite can be provided to offer short periods of respite in a range of different ways either in the home; support at home or in day centres for older people or via adult day care resources and enhanced care units. See Respite care for adults
Retreat breaks
Carers retreats at a beautiful retreat centre in Suffolk. Free short breaks for carers who live and care for someone who lives in Hackney. See Retreat breaks
Page updated: 15 Jun 2010
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