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Respite

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From:

NE Lincolnshire Council: Social Care Handbook

Focus Adult Social Work

A time limited period away from home in a residential setting which could be for a few days or up to two weeks depending on the assessed needs of you and your carer. You will be notified on admission of the planned length of stay and given a date on which it is planned that you will return home.

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