Chatgpt mentioned there’s emergency respite care available to those experiencing severe burnout those sleep deprived it’s different from regular respite care just a weekend off.
Go through your doctor get them to send a letter to social services you need urgent support.
Anyone been down this road share the experience.
Went for a carer assessment got fobbed off and told your not entitled to anything. Said people you care for benefits are to be used to care for them.
Someone told me.keep.applying every 6 months for help.as the system resets.
The government recommended that local authorities and health services organise this back in 2023, as it was something that was originally introduced (and quietly dropped for financial reasons) back in 2003. The idea was that carers should register an emergency plan with their local services.
This is something that some areas have reintroduced, while others (including mine) are still struggling to put together.
It’s a good idea to check with your local council first, but planning for an emergency situation where you’re struggling to care is always a good idea.
In your case, @pipsy , Glasgow does have emergency planning for carers, so it’s a good idea to talk to them about it.