Lindsey Lodge has a dedicated nurse-led respite bed in a beautifully furnished room with en-suite facilities. The accommodation is bright and airy, with French doors which open out onto our beautiful gardens.

 

What is respite?

Respite 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 months in advance, we will always contact you before your admission to reassess your suitability for respite.

Respite 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.

 

Other useful information

Anyone eligible for our services is eligible for two weeks maximum respite per year, with an option for an extra week if the bed becomes available at short notice.

The bed cost is inclusive of all nursing care and meals. It is booked from Thursday at 2pm to the following Thursday at 10am, this is to ensure a relaxed and flexible admission and discharge process.

During your stay you will also have an opportunity to access a range of activities and complemetary therapies, which are bookable and payable through the Hospice team.