Respite care in East Dean, East Sussex

Find a self-employed carer for respite care in East Dean, East Sussex, Friston and Jevington 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 East Dean

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

Friston 0.2 miles
Jevington 2.3 miles
Downside 2.5 miles
Meads 2.8 miles
Upperton 2.9 miles
Ratton Village 3 miles
Eastbourne 3.1 miles
Willingdon 3.4 miles
Litlington 3.6 miles
Lower Willingdon 3.8 miles
Wannock 3.8 miles
Alfriston 4.2 miles
Hampden Park 4.2 miles
Milton Street 4.2 miles
Sutton 4.2 miles

Days out near East Dean

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

Seven SistersViewpoint, 1.2 miles
The Beachy Head StoryMuseum, free entry, 2.3 miles
Lullington Heath National Nature ReserveNature reserve, 2.6 miles
Motcombe GardensGarden, 2.7 miles
Hope GapBeach, 3 miles
Eastbourne PierPier, 3.8 miles
Redoubt FortressCastle, 4.2 miles

Local help and support

East Sussex County 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

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.

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.

What does self-declared mean?

The provider has told us, but we haven't seen any documents. It's fine to ask to see certificates or proof of insurance.

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