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Planned Respite

Planned Respite Service

Thank you for considering referring a patient for respite care at East Cheshire Hospice.

We aim to provide short-term, temporary care to people with progressive life-limiting illnesses who wish to give their unpaid carers or families a rest from caring. The Hospice provides an opportunity for a planned respite stay of one week, with a maximum of two weeks respite per year per person. Please note our respite weeks run Thursday to Thursday.

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Our inpatient respite criteria

The following conditions should apply to fulfil the respite criteria:

  • The person must have a diagnosis of a progressive life-limiting illness, be aged 18 or over, with palliative care needs
  • They must be registered with a GP in Eastern Cheshire or the High Peak area of Derbyshire
  • They must be being cared for by family or friends at home (they may also have a funded care package)
  • Patients living alone with specific goals may also be considered
  • The person must be able to make their own travel arrangements to and from the Hospice, either through their GP, specialist nurse, District Nurse or arrangements made themselves with family
  • Both the person and the carer must agree the need for respite
  • The person referred must be in a stable condition prior to admission so that their planned discharge date is upheld

People who are not usually eligible for respite care at the Hospice:

  • Those who already have a placement in long-term care, or who are awaiting a long-term placement
  • Those requiring specialist dementia care
  • Those that are medically unstable.
  • A person who requires 1-to-1 care at all times

How are respite stays booked?

Respite stays are booked through the Hospice Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

If you would like to request a respite stay, please complete the self-referral form via the link below.

You can also contact cmicb-cheshire.echospicerespite@nhs.net if you have queries about the respite service.

Self-Referral Form
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Planned Respite Service Criteria and Procedure

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