Sometimes those providing care for a relative at home need some time off or need to take a holiday. There are a few Care facilities in Blackburn offer a short term respite care service and, depending on financial circumstances,local government may provide funding for respite care for a Short period.
If your local authority does fund respite care they may do this by providing vouchers or credits/coupons that can be redeemed at certain care providers in blackburn or darwen. We are fortunate to have a range of preferred respite care providers in blackburn . If you need a referral to a care home that offers respite care, please let us know we can arrange for your stay at a care home in blackburn , Accrington, Darwen, Burnley, Nelson.
Homecare respite services
Homecare respite is popular a popular choice. The temp staff comes to the regular care receiver’s home, and gets to know the care receiver in his or her normal environment. The care staff can familiarise themselves with the routine, where the medicines are stored etc
To enable a person with disabilities to stay in the comfort of their home
Providing safety in the absence of a family.
Relieving family members from the responsibility of 24hour care
Attending to basic needs and other activities