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Respite Care

Module introduction

 

Welcome to the practical support section of Askmycommunity’s Hints and Tips for Carers. In this section you will learn what practical support is available to carers for respite, what are the practicalities of these and some practical advice on how you might access respite care. The information in this section is from a number of sources and includes the real experiences of carers and professionals of how to access advice on financial support in Rotherham. The information contained in this section is meant as general information and is based on personal experiences of carers it does not constitute tax, legal, financial medical or any other form of advice

Module Instructions

  1. Watch the Practical advice video - it’s a summary of the key points
  2. Watch the videos and see what carers actually say
  3. Review the material in the resources section to understand help for those on a low income in more detail
  4. Go to the actions section and take the next step appropriate to you

What is Respite?

What Respite options are there?

Some practical considerations about respite

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Module Resources

Module Resources

Respite Care Options

Module Actions

Contact Rotherham Carers Corner

Contact Rotherham’s Carers Forum

Contact Welfare Rights at RMBC

Contact Rotherham CAB

Contact Crossroads

Review the list of Advice Options

Review the Respite Care Provider Options

Related Modules

Knowing your Rights

Carers Assessment

Finance and Benefits 

Getting Advice

Finance and Benefits 

Carers Credit

Finance and Benefits 

Carers Allowance

Practical Support

Getting Advice and Practical Support

Practical Support

Carers Corner

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