In the run up to Carers Rights Day, Thursday 23 November, we’ll be asking for any general questions you have related to benefits, entitlements, rights, and what support is available for carers.
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If a carer needs a few hours off a week, for their own sanity, who should pay? The carer, the caree, or Social Services?
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Thank you for your question @bowlingbun.
It is really important that carers take breaks, as you highlight, for their own wellbeing. Depending on circumstance, different respite options are available, some of which will be covered by Social Services. There are also grants and charities which can help with funding breaks too.
You can see more information here: Taking a break | Carers UK
Our ‘Taking a break’ factsheet provides more detailed information and guidance on some of the different options available: https://www.carersuk.org/media/lh5fracs/carers-uk-breaks-factsheet_2023-24.pdf
If you would like specific guidance on how to go about arranging respite, please email our Helpline service at advise@carersuk.org