Decline in Respite Care Usage Raises Concerns

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The number of people receiving respite care has fallen by more than a third over the last seven years, according to a report released tomorrow from the health think tank, The King’s Fund. Many charities and care providers say that respite is a critical part of the social care system, helping family members who are sometimes looking after loved ones 24/7. Two parents in the South West of England are fighting to preserve respite care in their area.

The number of people receiving respite care has fallen by more than a third over the last seven years, according to a report released tomorrow from the health think tank, The King’s Fund, seen by this programme. Many charities and care providers say that respite is a critical part of the social care system, helping family members who are sometimes looking after wives, husbands or children 24 hours a day.

Our Economics Correspondent Helia Ebrahimi reports from the South West of England on two parents trying to protect respite care in their area

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