If you care for a person with dementia and are thinking of arranging replacement care for them, there are some things it can help to do and think about.

It is helpful for carers to give information to those providing replacement care. This can support them while they care for the person with dementia

Find out about types of replacement (respite) care including care at home, holidays and short breaks, and other options.

The responsibility to help carers take a short break from caring lies with the local authority. The needs of a person and their carer are assessed.

These pages look at what replacement care is, the different types that are available, and how to pay for it. It also offers tips to help carers and people with dementia to get the most out of replacement care.

Once an assessment has been carried out the next step is to organise the care and support. You may need personal budgets and direct payments to pay for this care. Care and support plans should be reviewed to make sure they are still meeting the needs of the person with dementia or their carer. If you are unhappy with the care or support, you can make a complaint.