Caring for someone can place stresses on both the carer and the cared for person.
In these circumstances a Carers Assessment or Single Shared Assessment of your needs may find that a period of respite care or short break for the cared for person would be beneficial to both the individual and their carer.
There are a number of ways we can help:
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we can arrange for people to be supported away from their homes either within a care home or specialist respite facility for a period of time
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we can arrange for access to supported activities outside the home in order to provide day time respite
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we can consider how to support the cared for person at home while the carer has a break away from the family home
The East Ayrshire Carers Centre also provides a range of information, advice and support to young carers including respite care/short breaks.
For further information please speak to your care manager or contact your local Social Work office or the East Ayrshire Carers Centre using the contact details provided below.