Accommodation Services

Respite Care

Studies have shown that there are increased levels of stress, ill health and mental health problems in those people who undertake a caring role. Carers and the 'cared for' can benefit from day respite, residential respite and phased care services.

What is respite care?

When a care relationship is not professional and not based on shifts and normal working hours, but is continuous for 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. A break is not a luxury but essential to maintain the caring role.

Day respite can be provided to offer short periods of respite in a range of different ways either in the home; support at home or in day centres for older people or via adult day care resources and enhanced care units. It may also be possible to access services provided by the private and voluntary sector, to access these resources you will need to use the contact list below.

Crossroads|

Crossroads is a charity providing 'in the home care' for Carers. They can provide a number of schemes to support Carers within the borough including respite care, night sitting services, flexi breaks and black minority ethnic carers groups. Applications for new clients go through the Adult Intake and Access Team.

13 Althorne Way, Dagenham, RM10 7AY

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays, 10am - 2pm.

Applications: Contact the Adult Intake and Access Team.

Carers of Barking and Dagenham|

A well established locally based organisation that provides information, support, advocacy and social activities. Support is also offered for Ethnic Minorities Carers and for respite breaks.

15 Althorne Way, Dagenham, RM10 7AY

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays, 10am - 2pm.

Telephone enquiries are welcome from Monday to Friday: 020 8593 4422 (From 9am - 5pm)

Memory Lane Dementia Service

Age Concern in partnership with Carers of Barking and Dagenham and Adult and Community Services offer support and advice for carers and those with dementia. Supported day care activity sessions are offered Wednesday to Sunday. This enables carers to have a short break from their caring responsibilities or to share quality time in a safe and simulating environment.

15 Althorne Way, Dagenham, RM10 7AY

Applications: Contact the Adult Intake and Access Team.

Black and Minority Ethnic Centres|

Barking and Dagenham works in partnership with several black and minority ethnic centres within the borough. Contact can be made through the various centres.

Residential respite

Residential respite and phased care can be provided in a residential setting to enable carers to have a break from their caring role. This council have a number of units, which may provide this.

Gascoigne Road Residential Unit|

Respite can be provided for adults with profound and complex learning disabilities. Residents have their own rooms, decorated to their wishes, interests and styles. We attempt to provide a homely, comfortable environment, encourage choices and promote independence through availability of a range of opportunities.

All residents are referred to the service by the Community Learning Disabilities Team, which is located in St George's Centre, St Georges Road, Dagenham.

Applications: Contact the Adult Intake and Access Team.

Who can access respite care?

Anyone who undertakes a caring role for a friend or relative who is an older person or has a learning or physical disability or suffers a mental health problem may be able to access respite care services.

Cost Implications

We do have a charging policy for home care and residential care services. How much you will pay will depend on what benefits, savings, or income you have.

Who decides if I/We are able to access these services?

Respite needs should be identified via an assessment under the NHS and Community Care Act 1990, which includes assessments of carers' needs under the Carers Recognition and Services Act 1995. Your care manager will carry out this assessment. You should contact your allocated care manager and discuss your respite needs.

What do I do if I don't have an allocated Care Manager?

If you do not have an allocated care manager you should, in the first instance make a referral to us through Adult Intake and Access Team. We will record all your information and pass this to the appropriate community team who will then contact you to arrange an assessment.

If you require any further information, please use the contact details above.

Related services

Carers Support|

Vitalise|

Provides respite for carers, and holidays for people with severe physical disabilities.