Respite & Carer Support

We provide respite care/carer support services to people over the age of 17. This care replicates an "out of family" experience and also provides primary carers/family/whanau with temporary relief from care-giving. Access to respite care support services is through a needs assessment by either Lifelinks or the ACC. We also accept private paying clients for this service. Bookings need to be made in advance but the Trust is often available to assist with crisis bookings in emergency situations.

Access
The NASC' (Lifelinks) or ACC have the role of assessing need, prioritising and allocating resources for people with disabilities. Lifelinks will ensure that the following criteria have been met for clients referred for respite

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• Individual eligibility
• Lifelinks and client visit and are involved in the selection of LFT as appropriate
• Services demonstrate an appropriate level of cultural competence