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Dolly cares for her 2 daughters – Gemma who has a mental health … and Sheena who has an intellectual disability. She finds respite helps her to enjoy caring again when she comes back home. … Work … Taking a break (respite) … Dolly's story …Planned and emergency respite
‘Respite’ or ‘respite care’ is when someone else takes care of the person you care for, so that you can have a break. A break can give you time to do everyday activities … someone else needs to take over for you in an emergency. … Taking a break (respite) … Emergencies … Planned and …Anne’s story
Anne cares for her partner, Edie, who has dementia. It’s a … in your own local area. From time to time she goes into respite care, I just really need some time out, and rest for … our relationship. … Caring for someone … Caring for me … Taking a break (respite) … Anne’s story …Browse the site by topic
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