Service Description
Respite service, including day respite service (DRS) and day respite service, is a form of temporary support service provided by rehabilitation service units for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to enable their family members or carers to take a break and relieve their stress aim at encouraging and helping PWDs to continue living in the community for as long as possible.
Eligibility for the Service
The target service users of respite service are PWDs aged 6 or above, who are -
1. in need of personal care assistance and nursing support (if applicable) within the scope of service provided by the respective type of rehabilitation services;
2. physically and mentally suitable for communal living without challenging behaviours; and
3. free from active infectious diseases.
Service Provision
The respite service could be utilized repeatedly but the service period of respite service should be no more than 14 days under normal circumstances, or any duration as advised by the Social Welfare Department (SWD), so as to allow more PWDs to use the service. The Service Operator may extend the service period up to 42 days subject to the availability of vacancies. Consultation with SWD is required for special cases in need of respite service for more than 42 days.
Application Procedures
PwDs or their carers can approach DACs /DSCs /C&A/SDs direct for enquiry and application. Applicants may also request referrals through social workers of Medical Social Services Units, Integrated Family Services Centers, special schools or rehabilitation service units to the service units operating day respite service.
Service Hours
The service hours of Day Respite Service will be the same as the service hours of respective service centres.
|
Types of Service Unit |
Service hours |
|---|---|
| Day Activity Centre | Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| District Support Centre for Persons with Disabilities | Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Care and Attention Home for Severely Disabled Persons | Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Some service units provide day respite service on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Please pay attention to the service hours of the respective units to suit the needs.
Fee and Charges
Service charges are calculated on an hourly basis depending on the number of hour(s) of service to be used.
The general fee charging rates of the service is:
| Types of Service Unit |
Existing Hourly charge (Note 1) |
Meal fee (Note 2) |
|---|---|---|
|
Day Activity Centre / District Support Centre for Persons with Disabilities / Care and Attention Home for Severely Disabled Persons |
$5.1 | $15 - $18 per meal |
Note 1: With the prior approval from the Social Welfare Department, individual service units may charge higher service fee under individual circumstances.
Note 2: It is an incidental fee which is paid on need basis. This reference rates are applicable to Care and Attention Home for Severely Disabled Persons. Other service units may charge this incidental fee on actual reimbursement basis.
