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Carers Information Pack - Taking a breakIf you would like a PDF version of the full pack or individual sections of it, emailed to you please contact us. It is widely acknowledged that to enable carers to continue in their caring role, that many of them will need occasional or regular breaks from the caring situation. Previously this was called ‘respite’, but is now more commonly known as ‘short term breaks’. Short term break opportunities for the person you are caring for may include day care in a day centre or day hospital, or perhaps someone coming into the home to sit with the person, whilst the carer gets some time to themselves. Longer term care could be in a residential care home or nursing home, in a hospital or perhaps a supported holiday. Access to short term breaks may be ‘open’, e.g. the carer may contact the service directly and ask for a short term break, or may involve a referral from Health or West Sussex County Council. CSS, Worthing & District (01903 536378) and ICIS (0800 859929) hold information on various short breaks and holidays. See also ‘Holidays’ and ‘Residential Care’ sections. ACRE DAY HOSPITAL Day hospital providing care for people under 65 with mental health problems from the Worthing area. Referral is via your Community Mental Health Team. ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY, SUSSEX LOCALITY Provides information, support and advice to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and their families, including advocacy for the cared-for person. Can provide relief care assistants who visit families at home giving carers a break for 3-4 hours once or twice a week, at a modest charge. Details of local groups are in the Advice & Information section and Carers Groups sections of this Pack. ARUN SUNSHINE GROUP Provides a fortnightly drop-in for adults with learning difficulties on alternate Sunday afternoons between 2pm and 5pm at Dove Lodge, Littlehampton. ASP Provides a variety of activities and clubs for children and young people aged up to 23 with additional needs, including evenings and weekends, and a summer scheme in the summer holidays. Activities include pool, football, table tennis, outdoor and indoor games, art and crafts, cookery, computer games, music and films, fully equipped sensory room. Also depending on age, participation in group activities such as visits to cinema, ten pin bowling, games of pool, summer barbecues, etc. CHANCTONBURY DAY CENTRE –THE BROOKS West Sussex County Council day centre open Monday - Friday for local (Pulborough) people who need extra care and caters for people with a variety of disabilities and needs. Centre users need to be referred by West Sussex County Council (Adult Services). CROSSROADS CARE Crossroads Care provide home-based respite care, taking over the role of the carer during the day or night to enable the carer to have a few hours to themselves. Caters for all ages including children. http://www.crossroadscarewestsussex.org/ DAY CARE SERVICES Day care may be available at an Adult Services Day Centre, following an assessment by a Social Worker. There is usually a single charge covering both home care and day care services, which is based on the income of the person receiving the services. The following centres cater for adults, primarily older people. · Brooks Day Centre - (Storrington & Pulborough) Spiro Close, Pulborough · Henfield Day Centre - Hewitts, Henfield · Glebelands - Middle Road, Shoreham-by-Sea · The Laurels – Sheepfold Avenue, Rustington · The Rowans – Steeple View, Pelham Road, Tarring, Worthing DINGEMANS CENTRE FOR OLDER PEOPLE An Impact Initiatives service supporting the health and social care of people over 60 living in Steyning, Upper Beeding, Bramber, Wiston, Ashurst and parts of Washington, who are registered with the Steyning Health Centre. Has regular outings, exercise classes, a cafe service and Steyning 60+ lunch club. Open on Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am-3.30pm. Can cater for people with physical and sensory disabilities and people with mild to moderate communication and learning disabilities. Has accessible transport to enable people to get to the Centre. Out and About wheelchair accessible minibus trips on alternate Tuesdays and Wednesdays to shops, pubs and places of interest.. www.impact-initiatives.org.uk KILORAN TRUST Kiloran Trust is a registered charity that offers full-time carers a 5-night break in their West London house. The atmosphere is intended to be informal, friendly and relaxed. The cost to carers is approx £50 per night but for those on low income or claim income support, Kiloran can help set up arrangements to get the cost of the stay covered. www.kilorantrust.org.uk RESPITE CARE AT HOME PROJECT The aim of this project is to provide a non-emergency service of planned respite care at home for people with dementia who have their permanent address in the Worthing locality. The referral process is via the WSCC Help Desk. A minimum of 1 week's notice is required to access the service. There will be an assessed charge per week, plus food and accommodation for the care assistant. SUPPORTED LIVING SCHEME Provides short term break at home service for carers of people with learning difficulties aged 18 or over. Referrals need to be arranged via West Sussex County Council (Adult Services). ‘TIME OUT’, ‘TIME OUT AND ABOUT’ & HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE SERVICES, OFFERED BY GUILD CARE Time Out and About - this scheme offers outings for carers and the person being cared for to enjoy together, with transport by wheelchair accessible minibus and care provided, to local places of interest. There is a small cost for transport with any entrance fees or ticket costs being payable by the carer.
Time Out for Carers -
this scheme runs every Monday and Thursday from Methold House, North Street,
Worthing, and provides a safe and stimulating environment for people with
dementia whilst their carer takes a break. A full programme of activities is on
offer including gentle exercise, reminiscence and music, along with a home
cooked lunch.
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