What
is a short term break?
Short term breaks offer carers the chance to take break from caring
for a disabled, ill, or frail elderly person. This helps carers to
take a break when they feel they need it, and be confident that the
person they look after is receiving the best of care.
If you are caring for someone and would like specific information
about services for carers in Kirklees, click
here for information from the Carers Gateway.
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How
much does a short term break cost?
There will be a charge made for any stay in a nursing or residential
home, but the amount that you pay will depend on the financial circumstances
of the person who will be staying in the home.
The maximum amount that anyone will pay is currently £20 per night,
for up to seven nights.
You may also qualify for a direct payment. A direct payments is a cash payment to allow you to buy your own support
instead of Adult Services providing it for you.
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If you would like to e-mail questions directly to a Gateway to Care use the Gateway to Care enquiry form.
Visit:
How
to get the services you need to find out how to apply for this
service.
Paying
for your short term care breaks for further information regarding;
short term breaks and payments. |
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