The Respite Association
Grants toward appropriately qualified respite care for eligible disabled, sick, elderly or terminally ill people and their unpaid carers.
You do not have to carry every part of this alone. Support can help make things feel steadier, clearer and a little less overwhelming.
About this service
The Respite Association offers grants toward appropriately qualified respite care for eligible disabled, sick, elderly or terminally ill people and their unpaid carers. This service is there to provide practical help, specialist support and clearer next steps when caring responsibilities, memory concerns, bereavement, later life needs or serious illness are affecting everyday life. Depending on the service, support may include advice, respite, assessment, diagnosis, emotional support, hospice care or follow-up guidance. Checking the website or contacting the service can help confirm how support is accessed and what is currently available.
How they can help you
The Respite Association can help by providing calm, informed support that meets people with dignity and understanding. Depending on the service, this may include advice, practical planning, specialist assessment, emotional support, respite guidance, dementia-related help, befriending or end-of-life care. The aim is to reduce uncertainty, improve support around the person and help families feel less alone.
What to expect
When you get in touch, you can usually expect a kind, clear response and guidance on the next step for support.
Who it's for
People who need respite support and unpaid carers who may benefit from funded short breaks.
Eligibility
Eligibility depends on grant criteria and the care situation at the time of application.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Eligibility depends on grant criteria and the care situation at the time of application.
- services.opening_hours
- Monday to Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
Contact
01566 783383help@respiteassociation.orgVisit WebsiteHighfield Barn, Lewdown, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4DSReport a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free
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Helpful guides
Practical advice that can help you understand your next step.
Contact
01566 783383help@respiteassociation.orgVisit WebsiteHighfield Barn, Lewdown, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4DSReport a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free