Respite breaks

Carers and the family or friends they care for can benefit from respite care, either residential or for the day.

If you care for a friend or relative who is an older person, has a learning or physical disability, or a mental health problem, you may be able to access respite care services.

HAricare, the online directory of services is a helpful starting point to find out what some of the options may be. Visit the HAricare website (external link) and use the search function to search for “respite” or “break”. There is also a section specifically for carers titled “Looking after someone” which has a wealth of information on organisations offering support to carers.

Find out more

If you would like to find out more, contact the care manager or care co-ordinator of the person for whom you provide care.

If you are not in contact with a care manager or care co-ordinator contact the Integrated Access Team on 020 8489 1400.