Short-term Care is caring for a temporary period and can be planned or unplanned Short-term Care.

Planned Short-term Care gives the person’s usual carer, often a family member or close friend, the opportunity to take a break and look after their own health and wellbeing needs. It may be that they are going on holiday, or unable to continue providing the same level of care and support for a while due to their own medical needs or hospital stay.

Unplanned Short-term Care is often provided when the individual who needs care has had an accident or illness. Their usual carer may be unable to provide the intensive 24-hour support needed while they recover, or they might need to allow time for any additional adaptations or support packages to be put in place before the person returns home from the hospital.