Respite

Respite is a term generally associated with providing families with a break from caring. Grant Aid is also given to community groups to provide places on summer schemes. Families can make a particular request e.g in relation to summer holidays where they might need extra assistance of help with costs.

Respite requests are made through your Social Worker and are assessed on basis of need. All Home Support and Respite Care workers must have both Garda and health clearance before they can take up employment.

Contact: Your Social Worker

Respite Care Grant

(Source - Department of Social & Family Affairs)

An annual payment automatically paid to all carers in receipt of DCA and Carers Allowance.

Further information at http://www.welfare.ie/EN/Schemes/IllnessDisabilityAndCaring/Carers/RespiteCareGrant.

Source Page: http://www.autismireland.ie/benefits-entitlements/respite/

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