Social care services granted extra cash for respite care
Published Date:
07 March 2007
By Staff Copy
The Government has awarded social care services an extra £359,000 on top of its annual £2.65 million carers' grant to fund short-term emergency respite care for people who need a break from their role.
In Derbyshire there are currently 8,800 formal carers receiving support from the county council’s social care services.
Plans looking at the most effective ways of channelling the extra money are now being drawn up.
Cllr Dave Allen said: “Carers are dedicated and want to look after their family member themselves, often making the difference between them going into residential care or being able to live at home.
“However, many need extra support with their caring role even if it’s only occasionally for a well-earned break.
“The extra money is very welcome so that we can put more support-systems in place where they are most needed.”
The full article contains 156 words and appears in Belper News newspaper.
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Last Updated:
05 March 2007 9:14 AM
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Source:
Belper News
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Location:
Belper
