The provision of respite care at Roger Neilson House is a very important form of support for families coping with the many challenges of their child’s life-limiting illness. It allows a family the time it needs to rest and rejuvenate so they are better able to care for their child. It also provides an opportunity for the staff to monitor the child’s health and support the family with challenges they might be facing in the community. During the respite visit children might be offered or require symptom management, recreation therapy and counselling.