Respite for healthcare appointments and training
If you cannot leave the person you care for, funding is available for short-term cover so that you can:
- see your GP
- go to the dentist
- attend a healthcare appointment
- attend training courses relevant to your caring role, like first aid.
How to arrange respite
People who receive support from Adult Social Care
If the person you look after has home care or home-based respite arranged by Adult Social Care, you can ask your provider to arrange this:
- Contact your care provider in good time to arrange respite care.
- Contact us with the details of what you have agreed with your care provider.
People who do not receive support from Adult Social Care
Even if the person you care for does not receive home care or home-based respite through Adult Social Care, you can get support to attend appointments or training.
Contact Care for the Carers to find out more:
Phone: 01323 738 390
Email: info@cftc.org.uk
Website: Care for the Carers
