Cheshire Carers Key Standards
Key Standard 2 – Providing a Break
One of the simplest things that carers need is a break from
their caring responsibilities. However this can often be
difficult because of the needs of the person they are caring
for.
If, following a carers assessment a break is identified as part
of our support to you we can arrange this for you – it could mean a
few hours, a day or even longer. There are lots of ways that
people can enjoy a break too – from enrolling on a course to having
a pamper session. We will discuss with you what you want and
tailor the nature of the break to suit you.
We work closely with a range of providers, both internal Council
services, and with third sector agencies. Carers' services are
funded through the Carers' Grant and are listed below.
| Alzheimers Society |
Range of services provided for carers of Alzheimers clients
including breaks, luncheon clubs, support groups, training and
awareness for carers of sufferers. |
| Princess Royal Trust
Cheshire Carers Centre |
Range of services including carers training, advice and
information courses, outreach worker's drop-in for all carers.
Also, carers fund of up to £250 per carer per year to support the
carer e.g. driving lessons, gym membership, household purchases
etc. The Centre runs a voucher scheme for carers to apply to
centre for a pamper/beauty treatment in partnership with the local
FE Colleges. |
| The
Council - Social Care and Health |
Range of services including support to carers of adults and
children with learning or physical disabilities, carers of mentally
ill service users, dementia, crisis response breaks, training and
information, recruitment of carers to support unpaid carers,
services in the carer's home etc. |
| Crossroads |
Provides carers with a break either in the cared-for
persons home or at a meeting place, support groups e.g. parents
of aspergers syndrome sufferers. Crossroads also run specific
projects for young carers. |
| Frodsham Rainbow |
Provides breaks to the carers of adults with learning
disability, through a weekly respite group. |
| Making Space |
Range of breaks for carers of Mental Health clients, pamper
sessions, training and support groups as well as family
support. |
| St Luke's Central Cheshire
Hospice |
Complimentary therapy at the Hospice for carers of terminally
ill people. |
| St John Ambulance |
Provides a break for young carers ranging from 4 to 8
hours. |
| Mencap |
Support workers for young people moving into Adult Services
from Childrens transition - family support and breaks to
carers. |