Respite (or sometimes known as shorts breaks) is a temporary break from the everyday routine for carers as well as the cared for person. This break is an ideal opportunity to have some time out while providing support to the carer to continue their caring role.
If you or someone you care for needs a break, you should ask for an assessment.
Once an assessment has been completed, and eligibility for respite is confirmed, you will be allocated a number of nights to use at your discretion over a 12 month period.
Self Directed Support (SDS) is a new way of arranging services. Self-directed Support offers choice and control to individuals and their carers who are eligible to access social care services.
If you have any additional queries please contact the Respite Bureau directly.
There is a flat rate charge for respite (subject to age).
The respite booking bureau or your local HSCP office will be able to advise you of the rate.
If you are assessed as requiring more than 8 weeks respite a financial assessment will be carried out to calculate how much you will be charged.
There are different ways that respite can be provided. Funding of these breaks depends upon individual circumstances.
This is traditional respite care where you have a short stay in a residential or nursing care home. There are a number of designated care homes in the local area.
During respite within a care home, bed linen and towels are usually provided however the following are required
This is support provided within your own home, flexible and tailor-made care packages can be arranged.
These include opportunities for individuals to plan and arrange their own holidays, with assistance in meeting any support they might have whilst away from home.
These are short breaks provided by individuals who are paid, and professionally regulated, to provide short-term support in their own homes.
To discuss your circumstances with a West Dunbartonshire duty worker contact your local HSCP social work office
Adult & older People Integrated team
Church Street
Tel: 01389 776499
Mental Health Duty
Riverview Resource Centre
Tel: 01389 812 070
Community Hospital Discharge Team
Vale Centre
Tel: 01389 828 200
Adult & older People Integrated team
Clydebank Health Centre
Tel: 01389 811 760
Community Hospital Discharge team
Clydebank Health & Care Centre
Tel: 01389 828220
Learning Disability Services
Learning Disabilities - 2nd Floor
Clydebank Centre for Health & Care
Queens Quay
Main Avenue
Clydebank
G81 1BS
Tel: 0141 232 2190
Glasgow and Partners Emergency Social Work Service
Tel: 0300 343 1505
