Respite care in Rapness

Find a self-employed carer for respite care in Rapness, Pierowall and Brinian 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 Rapness

Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 10 miles of Rapness:

Pierowall 7 miles
Brinian 9 miles
Broughtown 9.5 miles

Days out near Rapness

A break is a chance to do something for yourself. A few ideas within 10 miles:

Mae SandBeach, 4.2 miles
Eday Heritage & Visitor CentreMuseum, 4.8 miles
Moclett PierPier, 5.8 miles
RSPB Onziebust Nature ReserveNature reserve, 7.2 miles
Rousay Community GardenGarden, 7.2 miles
Orientation TableViewpoint, 7.4 miles
Cubbie Roo's CastleCastle, 9.5 miles

Local help and support

Orkney Islands 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.
Orkney Islands 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

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.

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.

Why are some listings marked Sponsored?

Providers can pay to appear first in their area. They're always labelled, and only shown first if they offer what you asked for.

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