See our Taking a Break factsheet for more details and for a directory of organisations that may be able to help.įriends or family members might be willing to look after the person you care for whilst you go on a short break or holiday. arrange a holiday for the person you are looking after.employ a paid care worker to care for the person you are looking after in their own home (directly or through an agency).
#To take a break series
Take a look at our video series to hear the viewpoints of different carers. Some people enjoy a short break from caring that involves staying at home and the person they're looking after going on holiday. You might prefer to go on holiday with the person you're looking after or to go away alone – and a short break or holiday may not always involve going away. You may need an hour each week, a day here and there, a week or two for a holiday, or a combination of all of these. There are lots of different options that can be explored. The regular demands of caring can soon lead to feelings of exhaustion, so it's important to recognise when you need a break. Whilst having a break is doubtlessly good for you, it also means that the person you're looking after may be able to enjoy new experiences, have a change of scene and routine and mix with other people. You may also like to see our guidance below on taking a break.Ĭaring means something different for everyone – but one thing that's true for every carer is that you cannot keep going without a break. We are asking the government to invest £1.2 billion of additional funding for carers’ breaks to help with recovery as well as long-term support. Only 14% feel confident that the support they receive with caring will continue into the future. This information applies to people living in England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland.ħ2% of carers have not had any breaks from their caring role during the pandemic. Getting help through the social services / social work department.
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