Respite care gives primary caretakers a chance to take a break. MyLife Homecare offers this service, allowing you to step away from caring for a loved one for a short period. Taking a break is important, especially if you feel burned out or overwhelmed. Remember, taking time to recover does not mean you are letting down the person you care for. In fact, scheduling respite care can help you provide better care for longer.
How does respite care work?
If you need a break, start by finding a finding a trusted local care company. Choose one that offers high-quality services and gives you peace of mind. After you contact the care team and feel confident in their support, you can book respite care for the period you need.
Trained carers will step in and provide the care you usually give. This gives you time to rest and recover. Respite care comes in many forms, so you can choose what works best for your situation and your loved one’s needs.
Types of Respite care
At-home Respite Care
A trained carer looks after your loved one in their home. For example, they may provide company, help with chores like cooking and cleaning, assist with dressing, or take your loved one on outings. MyLife Homecare offers a wide range of at-home respite services.
Adult Day Centres
Adult day centres offer social activities, outings, and sometimes workshops or training for older people. Some centres arrange transport to and from the location. You can schedule regular visits to give yourself a consistent break.
Residential care
Some care homes provide short-term care. However, many people prefer to stay in their own homes, making at-home respite care a popular choice.
How do I arrange respite care?
If you want to arrange care, MyLife Homecare can help. We make the process easy and stress-free, while ensuring a high level of care in your absence.
If your assessment—or the assessment for your loved one—shows a need for respite care, you may qualify for financial help from your local council. Although financial support is available, respite services are means-tested. You or your loved one may need to contribute to the cost.
Will a Break Affect My Benefits?
Regulations regarding Carer’s Allowance is complex. Therefore, it is best to seek advice from the Carer’s Allowance Unit.
The basic rule is that recipients can receive their Carer’s Allowance for up to four weeks in any six-month period if there is a break period from caring.
If you are receiving any other benefits which include additional amounts for caring, these may also be affected.
How MyLife Homecare Can Help
Whether you’re looking for long-term or short-term respite care, MyLife Homecare has 25 of providing quality respite-care across the UK. Our experienced and compassionate care team will help you feel confident in trusting us with the care of your loved one.
To learn more about the types of care MyLife Homecare offer, contact our friendly team today.
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