Respite and Short Breaks

What is Respite

Respite (or sometimes known as shorts breaks) is a temporary break from the everyday routine for carers as well as the cared for person.  This break is an ideal opportunity to have some time out while providing support to the carer to continue their caring role.

How to arrange Respite

If you or someone you care for needs a break, you should ask for an assessment. 

Self-referral

• Contact one of the area offices (details below)

On your Behalf

•  You can also ask someone to do this
  • your GP
  • district nurse
  • member of hospital staff
  • relative can arrange this for you.

Following the assessment

Once an assessment has been completed, and eligibility for respite is confirmed, you will be allocated a number of nights to use at your discretion over a 12 month period. 

Self Directed Support (SDS) is a new way of arranging services. Self-directed Support offers choice and control to individuals and their carers who are eligible to access social care services. 

If you have any additional queries please contact the Respite Bureau directly. 

How much does respite cost

There is a flat rate charge for respite (subject to age).

The respite booking bureau or your local HSCP office will be able to advise you of the rate.

If you are assessed as requiring more than 8 weeks respite a financial assessment will be carried out to calculate how much you will be charged.

Types of Respite/Short breaks

There are different ways that respite can be provided. Funding of these breaks depends upon individual circumstances. 

Respite in a residential and nursing care home.

This is traditional respite care where you have a short stay in a residential or nursing care home. There are a number of designated care homes in the local area.

During respite within a care home, bed linen and towels are usually provided however the following are required

• Day clothes (clearly labelled with name)
• Underwear (clearly labelled with name)
• Night clothes (clearly labelled with name)
• Slippers
• Personal belongings
• Toiletries
• Medication (in a secure pack e.g. Venalink)
• Wheelchair or any other equipment.

Respite at home

This is support provided within your own home, flexible and tailor-made care packages can be arranged.

Supported Holiday Breaks

These include opportunities for individuals to plan and arrange their own holidays, with assistance in meeting any support they might have whilst away from home.

Family Placement Respite.

These are short breaks provided by individuals who are paid, and professionally regulated, to provide short-term support in their own homes. 

Other Useful Contact

Learning Disability Services

Learning Disabilities - 2^nd Floor
Clydebank Centre for Health & Care
Queens Quay
Main Avenue
Clydebank 

G81 1BS

Tel: 0141 232 2190

In case of an emergency outwith office hours

Glasgow and Partners Emergency Social Work Service
Tel: 0300 343 1505