When a care relationship is not professional and not based on shifts and normal working hours, but is continuous for 24 hours per day, seven days per week. A break is not a luxury but essential to maintain the caring role.
Day respite can be provided to offer short periods of respite in a range of different ways either in the home or in day centres For more information contact Adult and Community Services:
The Adult Duty and Intervention Service
The Link Centre
140
Union Street
Oldham OL1 1DZ
Tel: 0161 770 1515 (if you are not already receiving services)
0161 770 1500 (If you are already receiving services)
Minicom: 0161 770 1520
Fax: 0161 770 1519
Email: adis@oldham.gov.uk
The Adult Duty and Intervention Service is a new team replacing the existing duty and assessment teams in Older People, Learning Disability, Physical and Sensory Disability and Vulnerable Adult Services.
Telephone: 0161 770 1515
Fax: 0161 770 1520
E-mail: adis@oldham.gov.uk
Address: The Adult Duty and Intervention Service, The Link Centre, 140 Union Street, Oldham OL1 1DZ
Opening Hours: 8.40am to 5.00pm Mon-Fri