Short breaks

If you are a carer and would like some time away from your role, it may be possible for you to have a short break from your caring responsibilities.

For a short break to be arranged, we will need to do a social care assessment to assess the needs of the person being cared for.

Short breaks can include day, evening, overnight or weekend support.

This could be provided:

• in the home of the person you care for

• in the home of an approved carer

• in a community setting

• or in a residential or nursing home