Costs, financial help and services
You may be able to get financial support to help with respite care.
Direct payments:
- Carer’s Direct Payment: A one-off payment to support your wellbeing.
- Replacement Care Direct Payment: Helps pay for care while your usual carer takes a break.
- Can be used for care in your home or for a short stay in a care home.
- Cannot be used for holidays or general travel costs such as hotels or meals.
Charges:
- If you already pay towards care, you will not pay extra for respite.
- If not, you will have a financial assessment.
- Self-funders who ask the council to arrange care will pay an arrangement fee.
You can find more services by visiting Staffordshire Connects.
