The person you care for would then also need to be assessed for reviewing what alternative care (respite care) can be put in place to help you take a break. Our Taking a break factsheet offers …

Oct 24, 2024 · Carers NI has welcomed the Health Minister’s plans to boost respite services for children with disabilities. The Health Minister’s plans announced today in the NI Assembly …

5 days ago · However, an increasing demand for social care services, together with a lack of funding for social care means that replacement care and respite services are not always …

Direct payments for the person being looked after are more commonly ongoing payments used to employ a care worker or personal assistant to help with their day-to-day needs or for a period …

Oct 11, 2024 · Respite Care Expansion: The Welsh Government’s Short Breaks Fund should be expanded to allow more carers to access much-needed respite and relief from their caregiving …

Help with bills and household costs; Help with health and care costs; Benefits if you are disabled, ill or injured; Practical support . Managing someone's affairs; Coming out of hospital; Arranging …

Mar 15, 2022 · Transport costs can also be higher because the person cared for is less able to walk or needs to be accompanied to many different medical appointments. Our research has …

Aug 15, 2024 · Carers NI are extremely concerned at the Department of Health’s budget for 2024/25. The current demand for community care cannot be met and unpaid carers are facing …

Jun 5, 2022 · Northern Ireland’s health and social care system would collapse without our unpaid carers, so we need to do everything we can to give them the support and respite they need. …

Local providers of respite care and sitting services; What practical or financial support is available to help carers take a break; Local carers' groups; Carers' emergency card schemes. To …