Potens offer flexible respite support or short break services to adults with high support needs, where as much independence as possible is encouraged, and aimed at ensuring continuity of support.

Support staff work as named key workers, assessing & preparing a Personal Support Plan which highlights support requirements around an individual’s needs, wishes and aspirations. Respite Support is tailored to the needs of the individual and area of choice, whether for planned periods or more urgent situations, through a referral and assessment approach. The respite period could be an excellent opportunity to fully assess an individual’s needs for the short and long term future.

Respite Support is offered through a range of flexible services:
• respite and short break services in various locations around England, North Wales and Northern Ireland
• for adults with a wide range of needs, including complex needs and behaviour that challenges
• support when there are significant life changes, crisis or sudden alterations to support needs
• planned breaks away from day to day support, some in coastal areas
• opportunities to fully assess an individual’s needs for the short and long term future
• support provision with Domiciliary Care services, for a temporary, urgent or short period
• support for life opportunities through the day, evening or weekend
• “taster” sessions are easily arranged
• providing comfortable, safe environments, privacy, dignity and activities of interest & enjoyment

Potens have available respite and short break services in various locations around England, North Wales and Northern Ireland, please see our Locations page for information about services in your area, or please contact us to find out more or to make a referral.