Respite Care
Lindsey Lodge are able to provide nurse-led respite care in single rooms with en-suite facilities. The accommodation is bright and airy, with external doors which open out onto our beautiful gardens.
What is respite care?
Respite care is a way for carers to take a break from caring. If friends and family provide a significant amount of care this may enable them to have a break from caring, for example, to take a holiday.
Even if you don’t require a great deal of care from someone else, respite can provide a break from looking after yourself at home.
If the bed is booked many weeks/months in advance, we will always contact you before your admission to reassess your suitability for respite care at the hospice in order we can safely meet your needs.
Respite care is not intended to be used where you have a deterioration in your symptoms. In this case you may need to be referred to our Inpatient Unit for medical assessment and intervention or support.
Who is able to book a respite bed?
Anyone who would be eligible to receive services from Lindsey Lodge Hospice. You don’t need to be attending already.
How do I book respite care at Lindsey Lodge?
You, your family or professionals involved in your care at home can contact Lindsey Lodge to enquire about vacancies, or book respite care. Enquiries can be made by email llh.respite@nhs.net or telephone number is: 07966137422
Other useful information
The cost is per 24hrs and inclusive of all nursing care and meals.
During your stay you will also have an opportunity to access a range of wellbeing activities and complementary therapies, which are bookable through the Hospice team.
Emergency Respite Care
We are aware there may be times a carer finds they are struggling but don’t have any booked respite care. Subject to the availability of respite beds, we may be able to offer emergency respite to enable a carer to have a short break.
Funding
There are several ways respite can be funded:
- Private/Self-funding
- If you are in receipt of funding for care you may be able to use this towards your respite. Please talk to your funding provider (Social Services or Continuing Health Care)