Practical service

Respite at Home for older people

Temporary cover in the older person’s home so an informal carer can take a break. The provider describes different packages, assessed by CommCare.

Provider: Active Ageing and Community Care
Eligibility: The service concerns dependent people over 60 in a private residence, with additional circumstances assessed by CommCare.
Application: Discuss the caring situation and the desired break; use the official application and ask which package and availability fit.
Documents: Application including a GP-signed medical report.
Cost: Charges or exemptions are not established here. Confirm directly before making arrangements.
Referral: Ask which referral route applies to the requested service.
Funding: This is not a promise of a payment, reimbursement, place or equipment allocation.
Contact: Use the official service page’s application and contact links; ask explicitly about Malta or Gozo arrangements.
Verified: 2026-10-29
Review: 2027-01-29
Notes: Official source reviewed on 29 October 2026. Individual eligibility, availability and costs require provider confirmation.

Sources and further information