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Can I get a break from caring for someone?
What is a short break or respite care?
Short breaks or respite care services are designed to give users of community care services and their carers a break from their usual routine or caring role.
This service can take the form of a few hours provided at home or at a day centre to give the carer a break, or a few days away from home for the community care service user usually in a care home or respite unit. There is also the option to choose an alternative type of service if these are not suitable.
Who can have a short break or respite care?
Individuals who receive community care services, including older people, adults with physical or learning disabilities and adults with mental health issues can access short breaks or respite services.
What is the Short Breaks Bureau?
The Short Breaks Bureau helps you find the most suitable short break.
The service aims to make sure that you can access information about a range of short break options, including the kind of accommodation that you need and the care and support that you will require during your break. It is run by Aberdeenshire Council.
You need to have a single shared assessment or carers' assessment to access short break services. After the assessment your details, including an agreement on the amount of short breaks that you have been assessed for, will be passed to the Short Breaks Bureau Co-ordinator. They will help you to arrange a break away from home.
Read our information leaflet for more information about the service:
Or contact the Short Breaks Bureau at:
Oldmeldrum Business Centre
Colpy Way
Oldmeldrum
AB51 0BZ
Tel: 01651 871251
Email: shortbreaks@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
What are short break or respite care flats like?
How do I apply for a short break or respite care?
By contacting your local social work office, an arrangement can be made for a social worker / care manager to call and assess your need for a break. This is generally part of the community care package of services that you will receive. Your views and choices, including those of your carer, will be taken into account when deciding on the type of short break you may wish.
Is there a charge for the service?
Charges for short break services will be in line with our charging policy. This will be fully explained to you by the worker who assesses your needs and takes your financial circumstances into account.
