Respite care in Kirkliston

Find a self-employed carer for respite care in Kirkliston, Newbridge and Ingliston 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 Kirkliston

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

Newbridge 1.3 miles
Ingliston 1.6 miles
Dalmeny 2.1 miles
Queensferry 2.1 miles
Winchburgh 2.3 miles
Ratho 2.5 miles
Burnside 2.6 miles
Newton 2.8 miles
Broxburn 3 miles
Cammo 3.4 miles
West Craigs 3.5 miles
Hermiston 3.6 miles
Barnton 3.7 miles
East Craigs 3.7 miles
Bughtlin 3.7 miles

Days out near Kirkliston

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

Kirkliston Community GardenGarden, 0.3 miles
Carlowrie CastleCastle, 1 mile
Pepper Wood Wildlife ReserveNature reserve, 1.1 miles
'The Mound' Planespotting viewpointViewpoint, 1.1 miles
Queensferry MuseumMuseum, 2.3 miles
Hawes PierPier, 2.5 miles
Drum SandsBeach, 3.8 miles

Local help and support

City of Edinburgh Council
Ask for a free care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment if you look after someone.
Care needs assessment
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

How much notice does a respite carer need?

Agree it at the start. A regular slot is set once; for a holiday, ask a few weeks ahead.

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.

What do you do with my details?

We use them only to make your introductions and send any guides you've agreed to. They're deleted after 12 months without activity, or sooner if you ask.

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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.

Martin

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