need respite care

bettyboob73
bettyboob73 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
in Families and carers
please could i have a list of qualified people for my two sons with autisum, i would need two people has they have different needs. they both have  10hrs during the week and 20hours a week school holidays, they would be paid by direct payment. they would have to be fit and strong.

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  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Hello there @bettyboob73 and thanks for reaching out, I'm sorry to hear you're struggling to find help for respite care for your two sons. 

    Can I ask how old they are, and if you have any ongoing support from your local authority for their care?
  • bettyboob73
    bettyboob73 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    my sons are 12 and 13 years old, they have social worker
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    You will need to look for people in the area near where you live. Someone else's recommendations may not be anywhere near you. You LA maybe able to give you some recommendations. However based on my own personal experience, it may not be that easy to find someone suitable for the hours you need. You maybe better off going with a care agency.
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Thanks for explaining @bettyboob73 that's helpful to know.

    You might find Scope's page on respite care useful to have a look at, although it focusses on short breaks it might signpost helpful places to reach out to for ongoing support.

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