Pre-stay information
What to bring, how to prepare and a checklist for families and carers.
Getting ready for your stay
Medication
All medication that Cintre staff administer must have a pharmacy label. Please bring medication in its original pharmacy-labelled packaging.
If you need over-the-counter medication, contact us before your stay. Our existing guidance asks for written GP confirmation.
Meals
Your family or carers must provide meals or money for food shopping. We can support you to prepare meals, shop for food or choose a takeaway if you have money for it.
Important information
Please share any relevant support plans, communication passports, epilepsy plans, eating and drinking guidance or other professional advice. We may also ask for consent forms.
Arriving and going home
Parents and carers should tell us your drop-off and pick-up times in advance. This helps us organise staff and changeovers.
Sometimes one person goes home on the same day another person arrives, so confirmed times are especially helpful.
What to bring
- Clothes, toiletries and personal belongings
- Pharmacy-labelled medication
- Meals, ingredients or food-shopping money
- Money for outings or takeaways, if wanted
- Specialist equipment and relevant care guidance
- Favourite activities and comfort items
Before your stay checklist
Tick each item when it is ready. You can print this checklist or use it on your phone.
Need help preparing?
Contact the respite team at respite@cintre.org or 01275 878447.