Respite

[jenniferjean]

I am confused from what I read about respite. Are we able to get any financial help with respite, or do we have to cover all costs ourselves?

 

[Grannie G]

I think it`s means tested @jenniferjean. I`m not sure and could be out of date

The following factsheet will give you more up to date information.

Replacement care (respite care) in England

These pages look at what replacement care is, the different types that are available, and how to pay for it. It also offers tips to help carers and people with dementia to get the most out of replacement care.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

 

[rhubarbtree]

Hi Jenniferjean,

I can understand why you are confused - I was as well. People talk about respite as if it is a given but in my experience it is not. My OH is self funding and we have always paid for respite. On the upside with self funding you can chose when and where.

 

[Batsue]

Mum had a financial assessment before respite funding was agreed, she had to make a small contribution towards it.

 

[jenniferjean]

Thank you, that's what I thought it would be. I was just a bit confused by what I had read.
We do have some savings, but it won't last for ever. I guess I'm going to have to be sure that when I need some respite I really do need it.