Respite care

Studies have shown that there are increased levels of stress, ill health and mental health problems in those people who undertake a caring role. Carers and the “cared for” can benefit from day respite or residential respite.

When a care relationship is not professional and not based on shifts and normal working hours, but is continuous throughout the day and weeks, a break is not a luxury but essential to maintain the caring role.

Residential respite

Residential respite can be provided in a residential setting to enable carers to have a break from their caring role. Within Calderdale there are a number of places where this care is provided. To find out more contact Gateway to Care.

People who can access respite care

Anyone who undertakes a caring role for a friend or relative who is an older person or has a learning or physical disability or suffers a mental health problem may be able to access respite care services – however, the person they are providing care for must have had an assessment.

Cost implications

We do have a charging policy for home care and residential care services. How much you will pay will depend on what benefits, savings or income you have. See link to financial section for more information.