Respite care in Derby
Find a self-employed carer for respite care in Derby, The Holmes and Little Chester 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 Derby
Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 5 miles of Derby:
- The Holmes 0.4 miles
- Little Chester 0.6 miles
- Litchurch 0.8 miles
- New Zealand 1.1 miles
- Rose Hill 1.2 miles
- Darley Abbey 1.2 miles
- Pear Tree 1.4 miles
- Chaddesden 1.4 miles
- Markeaton 1.5 miles
- Normanton 1.6 miles
- Breadsall Hilltop 1.7 miles
- Mackworth Estate 1.8 miles
- Wilmorton 1.8 miles
- Allestree 2 miles
- Osmaston 2.1 miles
Days out near Derby
A break is a chance to do something for yourself. A few ideas within 5 miles:
- Irene Ackers GardenGarden, 0 miles
- Cathedral GreenPark, 0.1 miles
- Derby Museum and Art GalleryMuseum, free entry, 0.1 miles
- Love and StarfishGallery, 0.1 miles
- Duesbury Nature ReserveNature reserve, 1.1 miles
- Quarndon TopographViewpoint, 3.1 miles
- Elvaston CastleCastle, 4.1 miles
Local help and support
- Derby City
Ask the council's adult social care team for a free care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment if you look after someone.
- Age UK Advice Line
Free, confidential advice for older people, their families and carers, on care, money, benefits and more. Call 0800 678 1602.
Helpful guides
Questions families ask
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 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.
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.
Also in Derby
Care
- Companionship
- Personal care
- Dementia care
- Help after a hospital stay
- Overnight care
- Live-in care
- End of life support
- Meal preparation
- Shopping and errands
- Appointments and outings
- Medication reminders
- Light housework
Cleaning
Respite care nearby
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.
Martin
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