Respite and short breaks
If you are caring for someone, you may be able to get respite care to give carers a break from their role.
Short term respite can be provided:
- through support at home
- in day centres for those being cared for
- through short term residential care.
To discuss your respite needs contact your Care Manager or Carers First. They will carry out an assessment to see if you are eligible.
If you do not have a care manager contact us by emailing ss.accessandinfo@medway.gov.uk or phone 01634 334 466.
Direct payments
If you already get social care from Medway Council, are the parent of a disabled child or have been assessed as eligible for care you are entitled to direct payments.
Contact the direct payment team by phoning 01634 331 351 or emailing sdsadmin@medway.gov.uk.