Non-residential care

If your care needs change before your annual review of services is due, please contact our Community Access Team so that we can arrange a reassessment of your care needs.

What if I need a short break away from home?

A short break (previously known as respite) is when you go into a care home for a defined amount of time, usually booked in advance. This could be to provide you with support whilst your main carer is on holiday or unable to provide care to you for a period of time; and you are unable to remain at home on your own.

A financial assessment will determine if you are required to pay a contribution towards this service based on your capital and savings. This will not include the value of the house you live in, if you own your home, but will include any other properties you own or have a share in.

What will happen if I am admitted to hospital and usually receive Care at Home?

You should give your care provider as much notice as possible if you do not require care services because you are away from your home. If you do not provide at least one weeks notice, you may still be charged for services.

In emergency situations this may not always be possible however you should inform your care provider/s as soon as you are able to.

If you are charged for care whilst you have been in hospital, you should contact the Client Finance Team who will look into this for you and advise on an appropriate course of action.