Respite care in Connor Downs

Find a self-employed carer for respite care in Connor Downs, Upton Towans and Angarrack 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 Connor Downs

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

Upton Towans 0.7 miles
Angarrack 0.8 miles
Gwinear 1.1 miles
Gwithian 1.3 miles
Guildford 1.4 miles
Ventonleague 1.4 miles
Phillack 1.7 miles
Copperhouse 1.7 miles
Rosewarne 1.8 miles
Carnhell Green 1.9 miles
Wall 1.9 miles
Reawla 1.9 miles
The Towans 2.2 miles
Kehelland 2.3 miles
Hayle 2.4 miles

Days out near Connor Downs

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

Gwithian Green Local Nature ReserveNature reserve, 1.4 miles
Wildlife GardenGarden, 2 miles
Carnsew Art GalleryGallery, free entry, 2.4 miles
Porth Kidney SandsBeach, 3.1 miles
Crane CastleCastle, 4 miles
St Ives ArchiveMuseum, 4.1 miles
Viewing MoundViewpoint, 4.7 miles

Local help and support

Cornwall Council
Ask for a free care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment if you look after someone.
Care needs assessment
Age UK Advice Line
Free, confidential advice for older people, their families and carers, on care, money, benefits and more. Call 0800 678 1602.
Age UK 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.

I feel guilty taking a break. Is that normal?

Very. But carers who get rest can keep caring for longer. A regular break is part of looking after someone, not a step away from it.

Can you tell me when someone joins near me?

Yes. Join the waiting list and we'll email you as soon as someone covering your area joins.

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