Respite care in Achintraid

Find a self-employed carer for respite care in Achintraid (Achantraid), Achmore and Lochcarron and the places around. It's free for families, and you choose who to speak to.

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About respite care

What it usually involves

Someone stepping in so the family carer can rest, get to an appointment, see friends or go away. It can be a few hours a week, a regular day, or a longer block of time.

How a self-employed carer can help

Reliable cover at agreed times, from someone your loved one gets to know. For longer breaks, a carer who also does overnight or live-in care may be able to cover.

Questions worth asking

Can you cover the same time every week?
Would you stay overnight if needed?
What would you like from me before I go out: the routine, contacts, medication notes?
Are you happy to be around pets?

Around Achintraid

Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 5 miles of Achintraid:

Achmore 3.5 miles
Lochcarron 3.7 miles
Am Ploc 4.6 miles
Kirkton 4.8 miles

Days out near Achintraid

A break is a chance to do something for yourself. A few ideas within 5 miles:

Strome CastleCastle, 2.5 miles
Lilias's Garden Rudha MòrGarden, 3.6 miles
Duncraig CastleCastle, 3.8 miles
Carn na Frith-aird ViewpointViewpoint, 3.9 miles
Cnoc na StaingViewpoint, 4.3 miles
Loch Carron Marine Protected AreaNature reserve, 4.5 miles
Lochcarron Old Parish ChurchHistoric ruins, 4.8 miles

Local help and support

The Highland Council
Ask the council's adult social care team for a free care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment if you look after someone.
The Highland Council website
Age Scotland helpline
A free, confidential helpline for older people, their carers and families in Scotland. Call 0800 12 44 222.
Age Scotland website

Helpful guides

Questions families ask

Can the council help with breaks?

Anyone looking after someone can ask the council for a carer's assessment (an adult carer support plan in Scotland). It can lead to support, sometimes including help with breaks.

Should the carer meet Mum before I go away?

Ideally, yes, a few times while you're there, so she knows them and they can learn her routine.

Is it free for families?

Yes, completely. We never take a cut of what you pay a carer or cleaner.

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Why I started Carers & Cleaners

When my mum, Jean, was diagnosed with dementia, I found it surprisingly hard to find good local help. In the end we found a wonderful independent carer, and later a cleaner, by word of mouth. I built Carers & Cleaners so other families don't have to rely on luck.

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