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To provide accommodation for carers to enjoy a short affordable respite break away from caring in a safe and secure environment. The role of the staff is to meet all the needs of 'the carer' so that they can have a rest and recuperate in their own personal space without worry and responsibility.

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    Situation

    The fact that carers very seldom manage to have a break away from caring as they tend to put the prioity of 'the cared for' first before their own health and wellbeing. The aim is to prevent carers developing health problems through personal neglect, and depression or other mental health problems due to social exclusion and low self esteem through feelings of isolation.

    Solution

    The Kiloran Experience concentrates on the needs of the 'carer' providing a bedroom en-suite; home cooking; socialisation with other carers; encouraging independent thinking; arranging activities appropriate for each carer, to improve their self confidence and self worth. Their own personal space to rest and recuperate with staff available to support and provide informal counselling if required. A safe environment where they can ''find themselves again'.

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  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
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