Respite Care

Respite care is temporary care for the elderly or individuals when their normal carers are not available. Respite care, or carers respite, is typically used as part of recovery after an accident, illness or surgery when regular carers need a break, or additional specialised support is required.

This temporary arrangement is offered by trained carers for numerous care types including assisted living, residential care, types of dementia care and nursing care. Respite care is also available for elderly people or those that need extra support following an operation or illness. While regular carers take a well-earned break from the demanding duties of being a full-time carer, our team are on hand to help. This type of care is available to keep the recipient at home and without disturbing their routine or taking them from their familiar surroundings. The person you look after will receive expert care at home instead of at a care home.

Live-in care – where the carer lives in your house, offering support and company day and night

Visiting care – if you need some extra support for a just a few hours each day or each week

Day care centres – taking you out of your normal routine and placing the person receiving care in a day centre

If you’re in need of a carer respite or your primary carer has let you down, we can provide care on a temporary basis for you. We pride ourselves on offering prices which are clear and up-front, without any hidden costs. To help cover the costs and pay for respite care, it would be worth looking into whether you are entitled to a carers’ allowance.

Your chosen respite carer is there to do all the things you normally do. They can live in your home to provide 24 hour care, or attend on a visiting basis – your care plan is tailored completely to your needs. An individual support plan is created before any care commences to ensure our carers meet all of your requirements.

Our respite carers all undertake extensive training. This training occurs at one of our regional training centres or at one of our local visiting care branches. We ensure that our carers have all the skills needed to help your friend or relative feel supported in the short time you’re away.

To start the process, give us a call and speak to a member of our team about any questions you may have. If you simply want to know more about the service, please get in touch.

We will arrange a no-obligation home meeting, giving you the chance to talk through your package of care. During this time, you will be able to give an insight into your preferences for a carer which we will work hard to meet. We help to match you with a fully trained carer who fits into your life and respects your space and dignity at all times.

Whether your regular carer is going away or you need support following an operation, we can tailor a care package to suit you.