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Three new respite care facilities are being launched in Jersey.

The scheme is offering people who look after family members, and those they care for, a break.

Jersey's government said it had invested £500,000 in partnerships with care companies to allow carers free access to their facilities.

One of the facilities involved is a four-bed respite unit at Higlandlands Luxury Care 91Èȱ¬, formerly the Bon Air Nursing 91Èȱ¬.

Professional carers will visit also homes for several hours as part of the scheme, or take those who need care out for an activity, both allowing carers a few hours rest.