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 specialized 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 is 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 temporary care at home instead of in a care home.

Caring for another person can be physically and mentally demanding, and much more than purely handling the day-to-day tasks. Especially when caring for long periods at a time, the emotional strain can take its toll. Respite care provides your main carer with a temporary break while ensuring your care needs are met. The types of respite care available will ensure that those receiving care will have their requirements met by our expert carers and management team, whilst you look after yourself.

Unlike an average homecare agency, our service is fully managed, and overseen by a dedicated team of senior carers and managers.

The different types of respite care:

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