Financing respite care
Read our white paper on financing respite care
In our white paper, we explore the avenues for financing respite care, shedding light on who assumes the financial responsibility. Financing respite care typically involves several key mechanisms, including support from the NHS, local authorities, personal budgets, and means-tested benefits. The NHS may offer respite care services through various pathways, including community health services or NHS-funded care homes. Local authorities also play a pivotal role in assessing care needs and providing financial assistance for respite care through social care services. Additionally, individuals may receive financial support through personal budgets, enabling them to have more control over their care arrangements. Means-tested benefits such as attendance allowance or carer’s allowance may also contribute to covering the costs of respite care for eligible individuals. By understanding and leveraging these financing options, caregivers and their loved ones can access the vital respite care they need while navigating the complexities of financing respite care.
Diane WIlliams , Head of Quality & Standards
Before joining Home Instead, I built a comprehensive career in the social care sector, beginning in 1991 as a frontline care worker and advancing to senior leadership roles across both private and voluntary sector businesses.
Throughout my career, I have supported diverse care groups in a variety of settings, including community, residential, nursing, and secure environments. My experience spans working with older adults, including those living with dementia; individuals with physical disabilities and complex, long-term health needs; people with learning disabilities, including autism; individuals with enduring mental health challenges; individuals with current or past substance use and those with forensic backgrounds.
In 2002, I qualified as a social worker and have since maintained my professional registration with Social Work England.