Short breaks

Short breaks (sometimes called respite care) can give you and your carer a break from each other. If you are eligible for social care support, you can include short breaks in your support plan.

If we are arranging support for you, we may be able to arrange short breaks as part of your support.

You will have to pay something towards the cost of your short break.

What schemes are there?

Princess Royal Trust Salford Carers Centre provide activities for carers and it administers the Carers Personal Budgets which can be used by carers 'to have a break from caring'. For more information about the activities available and/or a copy of their newsletter, please contact them on:

Telephone: 0161 833 0217
Fax: 0161 833 1992
Email: carers.centre@salford.gov.uk

Age Concern Salford provide services for people affected by dementia or who have a diagnosis of dementia.

Telephone: 0161 788 7300
Fax: 0161 707 9533
Email: administrator@ageconcernsalford.org.uk

Crossroads (Salford) provide an overnight care service or even just a few hours each week for carers to have some time off.

Telephone: 0161 787 9002
Fax: 0161 789 1068
Email: salford@gmcrossroads.co.uk

Manchester Jewish Federation provide short breaks for all Jewish service users.

Telephone: 0161 772 4800
Fax: 0161 772 4934
Email: info@fjs.org.uk

Salfordian Hotel in Southport caters mainly for older Salford residents and less mobile visitors but also welcomes other guests.

Telephone: 0161 925 1233
Email: salfordian@salford.gov.uk

Adult placement (regular care at someone else's home) is a scheme for disabled people and older people.

How do I get a short break?

You need to contact us 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.

Who to contact

Name

Community, Health and Social Care

Address

Turnpike House
631 Eccles New Road
Salford
M50 1SW
Map to this location

Telephone

0161 793 2865

Email

social.services@salford.gov.uk

This page was last updated on 28 March 2012