I was wondering how much respite care everyone here receives?
I am filling in my carer’s assessment form and a question asks what help as a carer would I like/find most effective.
What I would really like is regular respite care but I don’t know if there is a certain amount you are entitled to or if it depends on circumstances etc.
It had been arranged that a family member would look after mum while my partner and I had a break but this offer appears to be withdrawn now, so I have had to ask SS for help but am unsure how the system works, When I did call them I was asked how soon I wanted a break, he said I don’t want to put words in your mouth but how stressed, tired are you? This made me feel terribly guilty for asking for help and I didn’t know what to say so I just said that I had been looking after mum for a year without a break and really needed one, so he asked me to call back with a couple of dates, which I did. He obviously didn’t think I needed it too soon as the first date I gave him has past! I would just be glad to hear what other’s receive.
Many thanks
I am filling in my carer’s assessment form and a question asks what help as a carer would I like/find most effective.
What I would really like is regular respite care but I don’t know if there is a certain amount you are entitled to or if it depends on circumstances etc.
It had been arranged that a family member would look after mum while my partner and I had a break but this offer appears to be withdrawn now, so I have had to ask SS for help but am unsure how the system works, When I did call them I was asked how soon I wanted a break, he said I don’t want to put words in your mouth but how stressed, tired are you? This made me feel terribly guilty for asking for help and I didn’t know what to say so I just said that I had been looking after mum for a year without a break and really needed one, so he asked me to call back with a couple of dates, which I did. He obviously didn’t think I needed it too soon as the first date I gave him has past! I would just be glad to hear what other’s receive.
Many thanks