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Shared care for adults

Respite care is a term for regular periods of alternative care that is provided on a short-term basis so that carers can have a break from caring. It is our aim that respite care should be a positive experience for both the carer and the cared for person.

Some people prefer to use the term "short breaks" rather than "respite". However, "short breaks" usually refers to shorter periods of care for a few hours or a couple of days, whereas the term "respite" usually means more sustained periods of alternative care.

What kinds of respite care are available?
Respite care and short breaks can take various forms and it is our aim to provide a range of services to meet different needs and preferences.

Respite care can be:

• care in a residential home for a week or so, or overnight, so that the carer can go away on holiday or have a long rest;
• care by a trained person for a few hours at home to allow the carer to go out, this can be on a one off or a regular basis;
• care at a day centre or a residential home for the day, to give the carer a break for a day or more a week;
• an informal sitting service to enable the carer to go out; or
• care in a family setting, usually for people with a learning disability

For more information contact North Yorkshire County Council Opens in a new window

Useful link

• North Yorkshire County Council - Shared care for adults Opens in a new window