Specialist short breaks and day care at Demelza
Many of the families we support say that at times, they become physically and emotionally exhausted. This is where our short breaks and day care can be of benefit to the whole family, as they enable everyone to have a much-needed rest.
“Demelza helping means switching off your alarm and having a good night’s sleep, knowing that she is ok. It means we can recharge our batteries.”
In a recent family survey, 77% said they had benefited from a meaningful break from taking care of their child and 63% felt more confident and better able to care for their child; “As a family, they help us put all the pieces of the jigsaw together.”
For a child, a short break can be an exciting opportunity to have a break in an environment where they can receive expert care, play and do activities. During their stay they can access a range of facilities and therapies in addition to being able to meet the core needs of a child.
Benefits of our short breaks
Benefits for families
Whether it’s catching up with housework or doing the shopping, families tell us this valuable support enables them to do things they may not ordinarily have the opportunity to do. Short breaks/day care will also give you the time to focus on your other children, who might be feeling overlooked or isolated, as so much of the focus is on the child with a serious or life-limiting condition.
Reassurance
We have lots of experience and expertise in providing full nursing and personal care, but we still want to know how you care for your child. First and foremost, you are their parents/carers and you are also experts in their care. During the assessment and pre-assessment, we will assess your child to ensure their individual needs are considered and catered for.
A choice of support
Your child can either stay just during the day or overnight as well. Day care and overnight stays at our hospices offer children and young people the chance to enjoy our amazing facilities and use our therapy services. You also have the choice of a short break in the comfort of your own homes via our community care service. If you live in East Sussex you can access day care and overnight stays at our Kent or South East London sites.