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William Hague: ...than it was in 2010, and that the number of disabled people in work is now 70,000 higher than it was at the end of the last Government. Those are the really important points. We have provided £400 million for *carers* to take short breaks from their caring responsibilities. Those are the things that really help disabled people, and I think Governments should be judged on their records....

here in Norfolk the carers agencies do not keep carers up to date with the latest information.
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Short breaks (respite) for carers

If you are a carer it is natural that from time-to-time you will need a break from your daily duties.

The short breaks service provide carers with a personalised, flexible, relief break from caring. The scheme will arrange for a professional care worker to take over a carer’s responsibilities for a period of time.

Carers can receive up to 30 hours of respite in any one year, with the scheme free to all carers in Norfolk who are not in receipt of any other forms of support from Norfolk County Council.

Support to the cared for person can be delivered within the home environment, or out in the community. The carer can also be present when the short break takes place.

Breaks should be booked with no less than two days’ notice and no more than one month in advance.

To book a short break, please phone the Carers Agency Partnership helpline on freephone 0808 808 9876. Lines are open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am - 2pm on Saturday. (Calls may be monitored for training purposes).

To find out more about breaks for carers go to the website of social care provider Independence Matters or search the Norfolk directory on the box on this screen.
http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/Adult_care/Ca ... /index.htm

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