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We know that caring for someone else can be hard. Sometimes just having a short break from your day-to-day responsibilities is all you need.
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Respite means taking a break from caring. There are lots of respite options, including:
The Carers Centre in Barking and Dagenham run carer support groups and activities that are free to use. They also provide information, advice and support on a range of topics.
To get other forms of respite, the first step is normally to get a carer assessment with someone at the council. Find out more about carer assessments and contact the Adult Intake team on 020 8227 2915 or intaketeam@lbbd.gov.uk to request one.
The person you care for will also likely need to have their own care needs assessment, or a review of their care, because they will be receiving the respite care. This will help make sure that both you and the person you care for are getting the support that is right for you.