How is Respite Care Paid For?

Around 1 in 5 adults in the UK are providing care for someone. This may be a child, adult, relative, or neighbour. Many of the people in a caring role do so in an unpaid capacity.

Respite care is essential so that those who take part in caring, have a break, whilst the person they are caring for is looked after by someone else. There are many respite care options, ranging from a few hours to a few weeks.

Respite Funding

Anyone carrying out a caring role should complete a carer’s assessment from their local authority. If support is required, it can then be detailed in a carer’s support plan. After completing a carer’s assessment, a financial assessment will take place. This will determine if you qualify for financial support.

Respite care may be funded or partly funded by a local authority, following financial assessment.

The Carers Trust may be able to provide grants towards the cost of respite care. They are able to establish whether you are eligible, how to apply, and signpost to other sources of assistance that may be beneficial.

There are also other charities and benevolent funds, which can be explored using the Turn2Us grants search.

Some may also self-fund respite care if they are not eligible for financial assistance.

Call Buttons

WiFi call buttons provide a useful tool for carers, helping to ensure that those who are being cared for are always safe. At the touch of a button, contact can be made with a carer, with a notification immediately being sent to a mobile phone, pager, or other device.

WiFi call buttons such as dinggly.com/products/wireless-call-buttons/ can be used in both private and managed residential homes, or anywhere with a WiFi connection. Non-WiFi options are also available where there is no internet connection.

Call buttons are fully rechargeable and a handy LED function delivers confirmation of a successful call. Waterproof options and multi-call devices are also available, meaning there is a compatible call button to deliver complete peace of mind, no matter what the circumstances.