We would like your views about short-term care for older people. This is care which supports a person for a limited period of time. Typically, it is used when family members (unpaid carers) are temporarily unable to provide support, or need a break from their caring role.
Short-term care includes:
For the purposes of this survey, short-term care does not include 'reablement' support which is designed to help a person recover and regain their independence after the effects of illness, injury or medical condition.
This consultation is primarily for unpaid carers, social care workers and anyone using short-term care to complete.
The information from this consultation will be used to help Sheffield City Council produce a short-term care strategy for older people. The strategy will help change and improve short-term care options across the city.
The consultation is entirely anonymous – however if you would like to speak with someone about your answers in more detail, please leave your contact details at the end of the survey.
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