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Definition

of

Respite

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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Data descriptor

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Respite

from

ASC Collections Data Dictionary (Beta v1.3)

NHS Digital

Respite care involves short term or temporary care of the sick or disabled for a few hours or weeks, designed to provide relief to the regular caregiver. The regular caregiver is usually a family member

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