Short Breaks
Caring or being cared for can be very stressful and everyone deserves a break now and then. We may be able to arrange short breaks for people, to give both themselves and their carers time away from each other.
Carers
If you are caring for someone, we may be able to give you a break - perhaps for a holiday, some regular time off every week or month, or because you need hospital treatment. There are a number of different short break, or respite schemes.
Are you being cared for?
Short break schemes give you and anyone who cares for you, the opportunity to have time away from each other - which is often important for a strong, healthy relationship. We may be able to arrange a short break - perhaps for a holiday, some regular time off every week or month, or because your carer needs hospital treatment. There are a number of different short-break, or respite schemes.
What sort of schemes are there?
| Organisation | Type of break | Contact |
| Princess Royal Trust Salford Carers Centre | Brief holidays and trips for Carers | 0161 833 0217 |
| Age Concern (Salford), Buddy Service | A few hours each week for carers of people aged under 66 years old, who have dementia | 0161 788 7300 |
| Crossroads (Salford) | A few hours each week or overnight care service, to give carers some time off. | 0161 787 9002 |
| Manchester Jewish Federation | Short breaks for all Jewish service users | 0161 795 0024 |
| Community, Health and Social Care | Short breaks for people with mental health needs or their carers | 0161 789 5234 |
| Community, Health and Social Care | Short breaks for people with physical disabilities or learning difficulties |
0161 607 6999 (physical disabilities) 0161 607 6988 (learning difficulties) |
| Community, Health and Social Care | Adult Placement - regular care at someone else’s home | through social work team |
There are different schemes for older people. for people with a learning difficulty, physical disability or mental ill-health. Some schemes, such as Adult Placement can arrange a regular time each week when you are cared for by another family or person. Other schemes involve spending a longer time (from one night to a couple of weeks) in a residential home, where you can be cared for by professionals.
How do I get a short-break?
You need to contact one of our offices and ask for an assessment of your needs. Some schemes are run by voluntary sector organisations and you may be able to contact these organisations directly.
Do short break schemes cost?
Most schemes do cost something. If they are part of a care package which we have arranged for you (written in a care plan), then the cost may be included in your charge. Otherwise, you may have to pay separately, whenever you use the short break.
Who to contact
- Name
- Community, Health and Social Care
- Address
- Crompton House
100 Chorley Road
Swinton
SALFORD
M27 6BP - Telephone
- 0161-793 2865
- social.services@salford.gov.uk
This page was last updated on 17 March 2008
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