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Carers Respite Provision Survey

At the Carers Information and Support Service we aim to increase the support and develop the service offer to meet the needs of unpaid carers in Hull.

If you are an unpaid carer, we would appreciate if you could complete this short survey to share your views on respite provisions that could support you in your caring role.
1.Please could you rate each respite provision below to indicate how supportive this would be to you in your current caring role?
Very good support
Good support
Neither good nor poor support
Poor support
Very poor support
Sitter services – a regular 2-hour weekly break for the carer for a fixed period of time. This provision is provided in the home - to allow the carer to leave the home to access respite time.
Group/Peer support – attending in person a weekly or monthly group in your community, offering a carer the chance to talk/socialise with other carers gaining valuable peer support and understanding.
Direct Payment for Carers Grant (eligibility criteria) - a one-off annual payment for respite support, tailored to the individual carer’s situation and interests.
Day care provision – scheduled attendance at a day care provision for cared for person, to allow the carer planned respite for up to 6 hours per day.
2.Please could you rate each respite provision below to indicate how likely you would access this support?
Very likely
Likely
Not at all likely
Sitter services – a regular 2-hour weekly break for the carer for a fixed period of time. This provision is provided in the home - to allow the carer to leave the home to access respite time.
Group/Peer support – attending in person a weekly or monthly group in your community, offering a carer the chance to talk/socialise with other carers gaining valuable peer support and understanding.
Direct Payment for Carers Grant (eligibility criteria) - a one-off annual payment for respite support, tailored to the individual carer’s situation and interests.
Day care provision – scheduled attendance at a day care provision for cared for person, to allow the carer planned respite for up to 6 hours per day.
3.Finally, please could provide any other suggestions for respite support that would benefit you in your caring role?