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DEFINITION OF RESPITE
Respite care is short-term care that helps a family take a break from the daily routine and stress. Respite care can occur in the person’s / family home or in a variety of out-of-home settings, and can occur for any length of time depending on the needs of the family and available resources.

AIMS OF MDI RESPITE SERVICES
MDI aims to provide short-term respite for members with muscular dystrophy and their families when required, in order to maintain physical and emotional wellbeing. The respite service provides a break for both carers and members of MDI, and may also provide opportunities for personal development and social interaction. Members' needs for respite vary from planned breaks and holidays to emergency intervention.

WHO CAN AVAIL OF MDI RESPITE SERVICES?
1. MDI members with muscular dystrophy.
2. MDI family members of a person/child with muscular dystrophy who provide assistance and support to the member with the condition.
3. Individuals and family members referred to MDI with a diagnosis of muscular dystrophy.

MDI recognise that the person / child with muscular dystrophy and family members both need to avail of respite care services in order to maintain physical and emotional wellbeing.

CLASSIFICATION OF MDI RESPITE SERVICES
MDI has classified the respite care service into the following 4 categories:
1. Youth Respite Services
2. Emergency Respite Service
3. PA Respite Service
4. Financial Contribution Service.
During 2010 MDI will be focusing on emergency respite and / or short term personal assistant services.
The financial contribution support will be limited to aids & appliances within Ireland.

How to Access the Respite Service
You can contact you local Family Support Worker for more information about the Respite Service or alternatively contact Head Office by phone, email or letter.
Telephone:   01 8721501
Email:            info@mdi.ie
By Post:         Respite Co-ordinator
                      Muscular Dystrophy Ireland
                      71/72 North Brunswick Street
                      Dublin 7

Respite Co-ordinator

Published on: 2007-02-11 (6079 reads)

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