Guidance to Support the Resumption of Centre-Based Respite Services

The HSE have developed new Guidance to Support the Resumption of Centre-Based Respite Services in line with COVID-19 restrictions. 

The guidance states that it is imperative that respite services that closed now resume. It intends to enable providers to deliver safe and person-centred respite supports in line with current public health advice and infection prevention and control guidance. 

The guidance outlines a risk-assessment based approach to providing respite services. It may be useful to read the guidance alongside the HSE Rights-Based Guidance on Mitigating Risk in Disability Services. 

The respite guidance includes information on the following areas: 

• Service User Needs Assessment
• Staff Training and Support Needs
• Respite Service Readiness and Maintenance
• Measures to reduce the risk of accidental introduction of COVID-19 
• Transport Readiness and Maintenance

Read the Guidance to Support the Resumption of Centre-Based Respite Services.