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Respite Care

Respite Care

Breaks for Carers of Adults (Respite)

All carers need a break from caring time for themselves, when they can do what they want. This break could be for a few hours, days or a longer period and it could be on a regular or occasional basis.

Such a break, also known as respite care or a short break, can be invaluable to help carers recharge their batteries. Respite may also be arranged as an emergency if care arrangements break down at home.

If a carer is needing a supported break, they can request an assessment of their needs from the Community Care Assessment Teams, who will agree a respite plan with the carer and the person they care for.

When the respite plan has been agreed a financial assessment will determine your contribution towards the cost. A contribution may also be charged for ongoing services where care or support is provided on a regular basis at home to give the carer a break.

Types of Respite

Care at Home

This gives regular carers and family a break from caring for short periods during the week or at weekends. This can be arranged in the home or the person can be taken out and about locally. This type of respite can be planned to occur at regular times with some flexibility to suit individual needs.

Supported care in local accommodation

The cared-for person might be provided with a local place to stay to give the carer a break. This might be in a care home or supported accommodation, for example Ludgate House in Alloa offers short term care to older people to give carers a break. Respite beds are available in a refurbished facility with ensuite facilities.

We have a respite house in the local community for use by people with a learning and/or physical disability. Care can be provided during your stay, if required.

Specialist Accommodation

Respite care in specialist accommodation outside Clackmannanshire can be arranged when an assessment identifies a particular need that cannot be met locally.

Persons who wish to be considered for Respite Care need firstly to be assessed by a member of staff from the Assessment and Care Management team. If, however, you would like to have an informal discussion before contacting the Care Team, please contact us using the details below.